Question

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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? (figure will be attached)

Answer 1

I can't find the button to attach a file so to find the picture, please type in the same question I'm asking into google and the first openstudy link will lead you to the same question being asked(with the picture).

Answer 2

The attach file is right next to draw and behind the post button

Answer 3

oh, there are no buttons other than the post button from what I can see

Answer 4

I've been stuck on this question since last night, it's killing me :(

Answer 5

Lol ok im here to help lol

is this your picture http://assets.openstudy.com/updates/attachments/538dfa9ce4b09550177c5e93-jolove-1401813694314-369613426201115628pm1121724832.png

Answer 6

Yes! :)

Answer 7

Awesome ok give me a second and ill answer this for u

Answer 8

No prob! Thank you so much :')

Answer 9

Yupp

Answer 10

The closer the star is to the earth the bright it should be the further away it will be dimmer.

Answer 11

@whateveeeeeer

Answer 12

Oh, okay!

Answer 13

Ok now thats for the how you no part and im going to do the other part

Answer 14

:)okay

Answer 15

The star that can be inferred to be nearer to Earth is Y star. Do you know why?

Answer 16

@whateveeeeeer

Answer 17

Because star Y's absolute brightness is much greater?

Answer 18

Thats good but your close: The closer the star is to the earth the bright it should be the further away it will be dimmer. So the

Answer 19

Y is close so the closer the brighter

Answer 20

ohhhhh....

Answer 21

like a flashlight the far it shines the less bright it is, but up close its really britght

Answer 22

That's it right? Haha ok, thank you! :)

Answer 23

yup and your welcome ^-^

Answer 24

:) Have a nice day

Answer 25

you too let me know if u need help again. ok ?