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    A Cepheid Variable Is Observed in a Galaxy 1 Mpc
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A Cepheid Variable Is Observed in a Galaxy 1 Mpc

Question 40

Question 40

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A Cepheid variable is observed in a galaxy 1 Mpc distant. It has a period of 30 days. What is its apparent magnitude?


A) 12.8
B) 15.9
C) 19.8
D) 21.7

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