Star A has a magnitude of 2. Star B has a magnitude of 5. What is the brightness ratio? A.6.3 : 1 B.15.8 : 1 C.5 : 2 D.2 : 5

Chemistry · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given : 

Magnitude of stat A = 2 

Magnitude of star B = 5

Formula :

m2-m1 = -2.50 log(B2/B1)

m1 = 2

m2 = 5

5 - 2 = -2.50 log(B2/B1)

3 = -2.50 log(B2/B1).

B1/B2 = 5/2

 

Hence,, option (C) is correct.