Optics Question 496

Question: Two stars situated at distances of 1 and 10 light years respectively from the earth appear to possess the same brightness. The ratio of their real brightness is

[NCERT 1981]

Options:

A) 1 : 10

B) 10 : 1

C) 1 : 100

D) 100 : 1

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

I=Lr2

L1r12=L2r22 (I is same)

L1L2=r12r22=(110)2=1:100 .



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