A star of apparent magnitude +1 appears _____ than a star of apparent magnitude +2.
A) either brighter or fainter, depending on the distance to the stars,
B) farther away
C) brighter
D) fainter

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In the apparent magnitude scale, a lower number indicates a brighter object. Therefore, a star with an apparent magnitude of +1 is brighter than a star with an apparent magnitude of +2.

A Star of Apparent Magnitude +1 Appears _____ Than a Star