The Star Alphard Has an Apparent Magnitude of 2

question 138

Multiple Choice

The star Alphard has an apparent magnitude of 2.0, and the star Megrez has an apparent magnitude of 3.3. The only thing that can be said with certainty about Alphard is that it is _____ than Megrez.

• A) brighter, as seen in Earth's sky
• B) more luminous
• C) fainter, as seen in Earth's sky
• D) closer to Earth

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