What Is the Difference Between Apparent Brightness and Luminosity

question 85

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between apparent brightness and luminosity?

• A) These are different names for the same property.
• B) Luminosity is how much light we see from a star; apparent brightness is how much light it emits.
• C) Apparent brightness is how much light we see from a star; luminosity is how much light it emits.
• D) Luminosity measures size; brightness measures temperature.
• E) Apparent brightness measures size; luminosity measures temperature.

---

Definitions:

Suicidal Persons

Individuals experiencing a crisis or mental health condition that leads to thoughts of ending one's own life.

Schizophrenia

A psychiatric condition manifested by anomalies in conceptual processing, perceiving reality, feelings regulation, and managing social engagements.

Durkheim's Theory

A sociological theory proposed by Émile Durkheim, which posits that society is a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Egoistic Suicide

Suicide committed by people who feel alienated from others and who lack social support.