Apparent magnitude is a measure of a star's
A) intrinsic brightness (actual light output).
B) size (diameter).
C) temperature.
D) brightness, as seen from Earth.

Name: Apparent magnitude is a measure of a star's A) intrinsic brightness (actual light output). B) size (diameter). C) temperature. D) brightness, as seen from Earth.
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Apparent magnitude measures how bright a star appears from Earth, not its intrinsic brightness, size, or temperature.

Apparent Magnitude Is a Measure of a Star's