Star a and Star B Both Have the Same Temperature

question 16

Multiple Choice

Star A and star B both have the same temperature but different sizes and distances.Star A is more luminous than star B, but star B appears brighter than star A in our sky.Which of these statements about the absolute and apparent magnitudes of the two stars is correct?

• A) Star A has a larger apparent magnitude and a larger absolute magnitude.
• B) Star A has a larger apparent magnitude, while star B has a larger absolute magnitude.
• C) Star B has a larger apparent magnitude and a larger absolute magnitude.
• D) Star B has a larger apparent magnitude, while star A has a larger absolute magnitude.
• E) Both stars have the same apparent and absolute magnitudes.

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Definitions:

Equal Intervals

Regular, consistent spaces or periods of time between events or items.

Adjusting Entries

Bookkeeping records completed at the conclusion of a financial period to apportion revenues and expenses to the timeframe in which they truly happened.

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, individual, or other entity, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid.