Multiple Choice
Star A has an apparent magnitude of 7,while star B has an apparent magnitude of 12.If star A is four times more luminous than star B,how do the distances of the two stars compare?
A) Star A is 25 times farther than star B.
B) Star A is 5 times farther than star B.
C) Star A is 25 times closer than star B.
D) Star A is 5 times closer than star B.
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