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nummyann

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A measure of the amount of light a star produces is referred to as__________.
 
  A) inherited glare
  B) intrinsic brightness
  C) tidal lighting
  D) differential illumination

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of giant stars?
 
  A) Supergiant stars are 1000 times smaller than the Sun's diameter.
  B) They have more surface area than main-sequence stars of the same temperature.
  C) They have very low luminosities because of their big size.
  D) Red dwarfs are giant stars that are hot and have high luminosities.


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aadams68

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


nummyann

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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