If the Average Quasar Has a Luminosity of 10¹⁴ L_⨀

question 5

Multiple Choice

If the average quasar has a luminosity of 10¹⁴ L_⨀ and an absolute magnitude of −30,and you discover one that has an apparent magnitude of +10,then what is its distance?

• A)10,000 Mpc
• B)5,000 Mpc
• C)1,000 Mpc
• D)500 Mpc
• E)0.1 Mpc

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Definitions:

Uterine Tube

Also known as the fallopian tube, it is part of the female reproductive system that connects the ovaries to the uterus.

Uterus

A major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals, including humans, responsible for gestating embryos and fetuses.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus where it can then begin to develop into an embryo.

Uterus

A muscular organ of the female reproductive system, where fertilized eggs implant and develop into a fetus.