A Star Has Absolute Luminosity Equal to That of the Sun

question 12

Multiple Choice

A star has absolute luminosity equal to that of the sun but is 10 pc away from the Earth. By what factor will it appear dimmer than the sun? The earth is $1.5 \times 10 ^ { 8 } \mathrm {~km}$ from the sun, and 1 parsec is equal to $3.09 \times 10 ^ { 16 } \mathrm {~m}$ .

• A) \(2 \times 10 ^ { - 9 }\)
• B) \(2 \times 10 ^ { - 11 }\)
• C) \(2 \times 10 ^ { - 15 }\)
• D) \(2 \times 10 ^ { - 13 }\)

Understand the stages of development across the lifespan and the psychological challenges associated with each stage.

Acknowledge the complexity of psychological research and its implications for understanding human behavior.

Recognize the presence of psychology in everyday phenomena and its application to solving real-world problems.

Understand the factors influencing cultural production and its relation to the market.

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