Assuming That We Can Measure the Apparent Brightness of a Star

question 37

Multiple Choice

Assuming that we can measure the apparent brightness of a star, what does the inverse square law for light allow us to do?

• A) Calculate the star's luminosity if we know its distance, or calculate its distance if we know its luminosity.
• B) Determine both the star's distance and luminosity from its apparent brightness.
• C) Determine the distance to the star from its apparent brightness.
• D) Calculate the star's surface temperature if we know either its luminosity or its distance.

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