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1
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Luminosity
A
Total amount of energy emitted by an astronomical object per unit of time
2
Q
Black body radiation
A
When an object heats up it turns a certain color depending on temperature
3
Q
Objects that are heated to the same temperature even if they are different materials have the same what?
A
Brightness and color
4
Q
Black bodies are
A
Ideal absorbers
5
Q
When a black body gives off light
A
Black body radiation
