Multiple Choice
If the apparent visual magnitude of star A is 3.1, and the apparent visual magnitude of star B is 0.5, how do star A and star B compare in terms of apparent brightness as seen from Earth?
A) Star A is fainter than star B.
B) Star A is much brighter than star B.
C) Star A is about the same brightness as star B.
D) Star A is only slightly brighter than star B.
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