If the Apparent Visual Magnitude of Star a Is 3

question 141

Multiple Choice

If the apparent visual magnitude of star A is 3.1, and the apparent visual magnitude of star B is 0.5, how do star A and star B compare in terms of apparent brightness as seen from Earth?

• A) Star A is fainter than star B.
• B) Star A is much brighter than star B.
• C) Star A is about the same brightness as star B.
• D) Star A is only slightly brighter than star B.

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