COMEDK2012PhysicsWaves and Sound
A star A is 100 times brighter than star B . Then, m_ B -m_ A the difference in their apparent magnitudes is
Options
- A100
- B0.01
- C5
- D0.2
Correct answer
C. 5
Step-by-step solution
Given, I_ A I_ B =100 Using magnitude equation, aligned m_ B -m_ A &=-2.5 ( I_ B I_ A ) &=-2.5 ( 1 100 )=-2.5 -2=5 aligned