Suppose two stars are located in region A of the H-R diagram shown in the figure below. Star X appears much dimmer than Star Y as seen from Earth. Which star can be inferred to be nearer to Earth, and how do you know?

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skittles_for_life6422 · Answer

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skittles_for_life6422 · Answer

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the_joker<3 · Answer

hmm what do you think?

skittles_for_life6422 · Answer

i dont know thats why i put it

the_joker<3 · Answer

well im not allowed to tell you the answer unless you know it

skittles_for_life6422 · Answer

can you explain anything about it so i can understand it better

iyuko · Answer

The 1 that is brighter must be closer to earth... The 1 that is dimmer is soooooo far away we can barley see it.