Author Question: Star A and star B both have an apparent magnitude of 7.0, but star A is at a distance of 15 pc and ... (Read 129 times)

fox

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
Star A and star B both have an apparent magnitude of 7.0, but star A is at a distance of 15 pc and star B is at a distance of 30 pc. Which statement below is correct?
 
  A) Star A appears brighter than star B, but star B and star A have the same intrinsic brightness.
  B) Star B appears brighter than star A, but star B and star A have the same intrinsic brightness.
  C) Star A and star B appear to have the same brightness, but star B is intrinsically brighter than star A.
  D) Star A and star B appear to have the same brightness, but star A is intrinsically brighter than star B.
  E) It is impossible to determine how bright these stars are or appear to be relative to one another, given the information above.

Question 2

Radio dishes are large in order to:
 
  A) attract funding from NASA and the NSF.
  B) give greater magnification.
  C) increase their angular resolution and collect the very weak radio photons.
  D) increase the range of waves they can collect.
  E) detect shorter waves than optical telescopes for superior resolution.



akudia

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library