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If the magnitude difference between one star and another is 8, the stars differ in brightness by a factor of
a. 2.51.
b. 20.
c. 7.
d. 1580.

Question 2

When many of the atoms or molecules in a sample have been excited into a metastable state, a(n) ______________ has occurred.
a. ultraviolet catastrophe
b. population inversion
c. coherent emission
d. incoherent absorption

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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b

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