Which of These Facts Referring to Stars in a Cluster

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Multiple Choice

Which of these facts referring to stars in a cluster is NOT particularly useful for interpreting the evolution of these stars?

• A) The stars are all at the same distance from Earth, so one can easily relate their apparent magnitudes to their true luminosities.
• B) The stars all formed at about the same time.
• C) The stars formed from the same mix of chemical elements but with a mix of original masses.
• D) The majority of the material in these stars is hydrogen.

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