If the Sun's distance were three times its current distance, the "surface brightness" (apparent brightness per unit angular area) would be equal to its current surface brightness. 1/3 its current surface brightness. 1/9 its current surface brightness. 9 times its current surface brightness. 3 times its current surface brightness.

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If the Sun's distance were three times its current distance, the "surface brightness" (apparent
brightness per unit angular area) would be
equal to its current surface brightness.
1/3 its current surface brightness.
1/9 its current surface brightness.
9 times its current surface brightness.
3 times its current surface brightness.
Transcribed Image Text:If the Sun's distance were three times its current distance, the "surface brightness" (apparent brightness per unit angular area) would be equal to its current surface brightness. 1/3 its current surface brightness. 1/9 its current surface brightness. 9 times its current surface brightness. 3 times its current surface brightness.
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