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    This document is an astronomy exercise that contains two multiple choice questions about stars: 1) The first question asks how Rigel compares in distance to Vega, with the correct answer being that Rigel is 2.44 times as far away as Vega. 2) The second question asks for the calculated luminosity of Polaris, with the answer being 5566 times Ls.

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    This document is an astronomy exercise that contains two multiple choice questions about stars: 1) The first question asks how Rigel compares in distance to Vega, with the correct answer being that Rigel is 2.44 times as far away as Vega. 2) The second question asks for the calculated luminosity of Polaris, with the answer being 5566 times Ls.

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    This document is an astronomy exercise that contains two multiple choice questions about stars: 1) The first question asks how Rigel compares in distance to Vega, with the correct answer being that Rigel is 2.44 times as far away as Vega. 2) The second question asks for the calculated luminosity of Polaris, with the answer being 5566 times Ls.

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    F – The Stars

    Exercise F4:
    Inverse-square Law: Apparent Brightness
    Student name: ________________________ Class: ____________ Date: _____________

    Check the box with the correct answer.

    Q uestion 1: Select each star and note the Distance information in the Info view. How far away is

    Rigel when compared to Vega?

    a. 2.44 times as far away.

    b. 12.7 times as far away.

    c. 31.1 times as far away.

    d. Rigel is actually closer than Vega.

    Q uestion 2: The calculated value of Polaris' luminosity is:

    a. 2495 times Ls

    b. 6040 times Ls

    c. 5566 times Ls

    d. 2612 times Ls

    Starry Night College Version 7 1

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