The magnitude of a star is given by the equation where I 0 is the measure of

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The magnitude of a star is given by the equationimage


where I0 is the measure of the faintest star and I is the actual intensity of the star being measured. The dimmest stars are of magnitude 6, and the brightest are of magnitude 1. Determine the ratio of intensities between stars of magnitude 1 and 3.

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Intermediate Algebra

ISBN: 9780134895987

13th Edition

Authors: Margaret Lial, John Hornsby, Terry McGinnis

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