Two Stars Differ by 10 in Absolute Magnitude

question 12

Multiple Choice

Two stars differ by 10 in absolute magnitude.What is the ratio of their luminosities?

• A)10
• B)100
• C)1000
• D)10,000

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Frontal Lobes

The areas of the brain located behind the forehead that are responsible for complex cognitive functions, including emotional regulation, problem solving, and planning.

Motor Cortex

The area of the brain responsible for the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Postcentral Gyrus

The region in the parietal lobe of the brain where the primary somatosensory cortex is located, responsible for processing tactile information.