If Two Stars Are Emitting the Same Amount of Light

question 43

Multiple Choice

If two stars are emitting the same amount of light, the star that is farther will appear

• A) brighter.
• B) dimmer.
• C) redder.
• D) bluer.
• E) They will have the same brightness as seen from Earth.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is kept or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders, often used for reinvestment in the business or to pay off debt.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to dividends and, in many cases, voting rights.

Securities

Financial instruments that represent ownership positions in corporations (stock), creditor relationships with governmental bodies or corporations (bonds), or rights to ownership as represented by an option.