If a Star with an Absolute Magnitude of -5 Has

question 129

Multiple Choice

If a star with an absolute magnitude of -5 has an apparent magnitude of +5, then its distance is

• A) 1 pc.
• B) 10 pc.
• C) 100 pc.
• D) 1000 pc.
• E) 10,000 pc.

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