A Star's Apparent Magnitude Is a Measure of

question 57

Multiple Choice

A star's apparent magnitude is a measure of ...

• A) how bright it appears to us if it is at its actual distance.
• B) how bright it appears to us at a standard distance of 10 pc.
• C) its energy output per second compared to the sun.
• D) its mass in solar masses.
• E) its surface temperature in Kelvin.

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Definitions:

Fed

The Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States, which regulates banks, manages the country's money supply, and aims to ensure economic stability.

U.S. Government Securities

Instruments for raising funds issued by the Treasury Department of the United States to support the federal government's expenditures.

Deposits

Deposits refer to the funds that customers place into their bank accounts, which can include savings, checking, and other types of accounts.

Required Reserve Ratio

The fraction of deposits that regulators require a bank to hold in reserve and not lend out.