Multiple Choice
Star A and star B both have the same temperature but different sizes and distances. As a result, star A is more luminous than star B, but star B is brighter than star A. Which of these statements about the absolute and apparent magnitudes of the two stars is correct?
A) Star A has a larger apparent magnitude and a larger absolute magnitude.
B) Star A has a larger apparent magnitude, while star B has a larger absolute magnitude.
C) Star B has a larger apparent magnitude and a larger absolute magnitude.
D) Star B has a larger apparent magnitude, while star A has a larger absolute magnitude.
E) Both stars have the same apparent and absolute magnitudes.
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