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The Absolute Magnitude of a Star Is Its Brightness as Seen

Question 95

Question 95

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The absolute magnitude of a star is its brightness as seen from a distance of:


A) one million kilometers.
B) one astronomical unit.
C) one light-year.
D) ten parsecs.
E) 10 light-years.

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