The Absolute Magnitude of a Star Is How Bright It

question 59

Short Answer

The absolute magnitude of a star is how bright it appears if viewed from a distance of
light- years.

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Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, crucial for cellular functions.

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that transmits signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Eccentric Contraction

A type of muscle activation that increases tension on a muscle as it lengthens, commonly occurring during the lowering phase of a movement.

Muscle Tension

The condition in which muscles of the body remain semi-contracted for an extended period.