At what distance are stars from Earth if the apparent magnitude equals their absolute magnitude?
A) 10 ly
B) 10 parsecs
C) 10 AU
D) 1 ly

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The apparent magnitude of a star equals its absolute magnitude at a distance of 10 parsecs from Earth. This is a standard astronomical convention used to compare the brightness of celestial objects as if they were all located at the same distance from the observer.

At What Distance Are Stars from Earth If the Apparent