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Question 40

Physics HL Paper 1A (May 2025, TZ3)

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  1. X is a star of luminosity (L) and apparent brightness (b). Y is a star of luminosity (L) and apparent brightness (2b).
    As viewed from Earth, what is (\frac{\text{parallax angle subtended by X}}{\text{parallax angle subtended by Y}})?