Multiple Choice
Suppose you measured H-R diagrams for the two star clusters pictured below. Which of the following statements is true?
A) Cluster A is younger than cluster B, but both are the same distance away.
B) Cluster A is older and farther away than cluster B.
C) Cluster A and cluster B have the same age, but cluster B is closer.
D) Cluster A is older and closer than cluster B.
E) Cluster A is younger and farther away than cluster B.
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