Two of the brightest stars in Orion are Betelgeuse (apparent magnitude = 0.45)and Rigel (apparent magnitude = 0.15).From this information,you can determine that Betelgeuse is:
A) brighter than Rigel.
B) bigger than Rigel.
C) farther away than Rigel.
D) None of the answers is correct..

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Apparent magnitude measures brightness as seen from Earth, not size or distance. Betelgeuse has a higher apparent magnitude number than Rigel, indicating it is dimmer, not brighter. The information given does not provide details about size or distance.

Two of the Brightest Stars in Orion Are Betelgeuse (Apparent