Due to the dust in the interstellar medium,how will a distant star will appear to an observer on Earth?
A)brighter and cooler than it really is
B)brighter and hotter than it really is
C)fainter and cooler than it really is
D)fainter and hotter than it really is

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The dust in the interstellar medium scatters and absorbs light from the distant star, decreasing its apparent brightness. This makes the star appear fainter than it really is. Additionally, the dust also tends to scatter more blue light, making the star appear cooler in color. Therefore, the star will appear fainter and cooler than it really is.

Due to the Dust in the Interstellar Medium,how Will a Distant