Multiple choice

What could cause a star to look bigger or brighter than another star?

  1. The star is hotter.

  2. The star is closer to Earth.

  3. The star has more planets around it.

  4. The star is closer to the center of the constellation.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The apparent brightness and size of a star as seen from Earth are heavily influenced by its distance. A closer star will appear brighter and larger than a more distant star, even if the distant star is intrinsically larger or hotter.