The Magnitude of a Star Depends on Its Luminosity and Distance

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Short Answer

The magnitude of a star depends on its luminosity and distance from us.

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Definitions:

Dividend Payout

The segment of a company's income that is given to shareholders in dividends.

Residual Dividend

A policy whereby a company pays dividends to its shareholders from the residual or leftover equity once all operational and capital expenditure needs are met.

Information Content

The value or significance of a piece of information, especially in terms of its utility in influencing decisions or behaviors in financial markets.

Quarterly Dividends

Dividends paid to shareholders by a corporation four times a year, usually at the end of each financial quarter.