Two stars that differ from each other by five magnitudes have a ratio of brightness of:

Name: Two stars that differ from each other by five magnitudes have a ratio of brightness of:
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The brightness ratio between two stars is given by the formula:

Brightness ratio = 100^( (magnitude difference)/5)

Here, magnitude difference = 5

So, brightness ratio = 100^(5/5) = 100^1 = 100.

Therefore, the answer is D)100.

Two Stars That Differ from Each Other by Five Magnitudes