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Which statement describes absolute and apparent brightness?

A
Absolute brightness and apparent brightness are identical ways to describe the brightness of a star.
B
Absolute brightness and apparent brightness change with the distance from the star to the observer.
C
Absolute brightness depends on the distance from the star to the observer, whereas apparent brightness is always the same.
D
Absolute brightness is the actual amount of light produced by the star, whereas apparent brightness changes with distance from the observer.

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