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The total power of radiation emitted by a star is called:

A. Magnitude
B. Luminosity
C. Intensity
D. Flux
Correct Answer: B. Luminosity

The correct answer is Luminosity. Luminosity is the total amount of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a star per unit of time. It is an intrinsic property of the star and does not depend on its distance from the observer. Among the options:

  • Magnitude: A measure of a star's brightness as seen from Earth (apparent magnitude) or absolute brightness (absolute magnitude).
  • Luminosity: Correct; it is the total power of radiation emitted.
  • Intensity: Refers to the power per unit area.
  • Flux: The flow of energy per unit area per unit time.

Hence, the correct answer is "Luminosity".

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