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If a luminous object were moved to one-half the original distance, it would appear a. one-half as bright. b. just as bright. c. twice as bright. d. four times brighter. e. eight times brighter.

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Chapter1: Physics And Measurement

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If a luminous object were moved to one-half the original distance, it would appear

	a.	one-half as bright.
	b.	just as bright.
	c.	twice as bright.
	d.	four times brighter.
	e.	eight times brighter.

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