The Apparent Visual Magnitude of a Star Is 7

question 34

Multiple Choice

The apparent visual magnitude of a star is 7.3.This tells us that the star is

• A) one of the brighter stars in the sky.
• B) bright enough that it would be visible even during the day.
• C) not visible with the unaided eye.
• D) very close to Earth.

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Definitions:

Foreign Bond

A bond issued in a domestic market by a foreign entity, in the domestic market's currency, as a means for the issuer to raise capital from investors in that market.

Sinking Funds

Reserves of money set aside by a corporation or government to repay a debt or bond issue at or before maturity.

Bondholder

An investor who owns bonds issued by a corporation or government, lending them money in exchange for periodic interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.

Issuer

An entity that issues or proposes to issue any security, or the entity on whose behalf the securities are issued.