If a Distant Cluster Were to Be Composed Only of Stars

question 248

Multiple Choice

If a distant cluster were to be composed only of stars with apparent magnitude of +3, how many stars would there be in this cluster if its apparent magnitude matched that of a star with apparent magnitude of +1?

• A) 2
• B) 10², or 100
• C) about 2.5
• D) between 6 and 7

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