If Two Stars Are Emitting the Same Amount of Light

question 12

True/False

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

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Definitions:

Pellicle

Structure that supports the cell membrane of some species of protists; used to maintain structure in a water environment.

Dinoflagellates

A group of protists characterized by two flagella, forming part of both marine and freshwater plankton and often producing harmful algal blooms.

Euglenoids

A diverse group of single-celled organisms belonging to the kingdom Protista, characterized by their flexible cell membranes and the presence of a flagellum.

Chlorophyll A

A primary photosynthetic pigment found in plants and cyanobacteria, responsible for absorbing light to provide energy for photosynthesis.