For MOST stars, the
A) absolute magnitude is a larger number than the apparent magnitude.
B) apparent magnitude is a larger number than the absolute magnitude.
C) absolute magnitude and the apparent magnitude are numerically equal.
D) chances are about even of the apparent magnitude being larger or the absolute magnitude being larger.

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The apparent magnitude of a star is a measure of its brightness as seen from Earth, while the absolute magnitude is a measure of its intrinsic brightness at a standard distance of 10 parsecs. For most stars, which are far away from Earth, the apparent magnitude is a larger number (indicating dimmer appearance) than the absolute magnitude because the brightness of a star decreases with distance.

For MOST Stars, the