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Star A and star B both have an absolute magnitude of 2.0, but star A is at a distance of 50 pc and star B is at a distance of 20 pc. Which statement below is correct?
A) Star A appears brighter than star B, but actually star B and star A are the same brightness.
B) Star B appears brighter than star A, but actually star B and star A are the same brightness.
C) Star A and star B appear to have the same brightness, but actually star B is brighter than star A.
D) Star A and star B appear to have the same brightness, but actually star A is 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.
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You answered my question so timely, I really value that, thank you
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