The Average Red Giant Is About 1,000 Times More Luminous

question 49

Multiple Choice

The average red giant is about 1,000 times more luminous than the average main-sequence star.If both kinds of stars have about the same brightness in our night sky, how much farther away are the red giants compared to the main-sequence stars?

• A) 32 times farther
• B) 1,000 times farther
• C) 65 times farther
• D) 5.6 times farther
• E) The red giants and main-sequence stars are approximately the same distance away.

Distinguish between random and non-random sampling techniques.

Explore and critique claims based on calculated probabilities and sample statistics.

Understand the different sampling techniques and their applications.

Recognize and define key statistical terms and concepts.

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