A list of four stars and their apparent magnitudes is given.Which star looks brightest when viewed from Earth?
A) Tau Ceti m = +3.49
B) Alpha Centauri B m = 1.34
C) Barnard's star m = +9.53
D) 61 Cygni A m = +5.21

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The lower the value of the apparent magnitude, the brighter the star appears to us. Alpha Centauri B has the lowest apparent magnitude of +1.34, making it the brightest star out of the four options.

A List of Four Stars and Their Apparent Magnitudes Is