Polaris Is a Second Magnitude Star, and Phi Pegasi Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

Polaris is a second magnitude star, and Phi Pegasi is about 16 times fainter than Polaris. What is the approximate magnitude of Phi Pegasi

• A)18
• B)−14
• C)3
• D)−3
• E)5

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