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Well, friend, when we talk about magnitude, we're usually talking about size. In this case, diameter is more closely related to size because it specifically refers to the distance across a circle or sphere. Mass, on the other hand, is about how much matter an object contains. Both are important in understanding the world around us, so let's appreciate the beauty in both concepts.

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Do stars vary greatly in size and color only.?

No. Stars vary in lots of aspects, including:* Diameter * Mass * Color (and the related surface temperature) * Chemical composition * Density (related to mass and diameter) * Brightness


How is the size and mass of the moon different from the earth's size and mass?

Earth's diameter about 7925 miles. Moon's diameter about 2160 miles. The diameter of the Moon is 3,474 km and the diameter of the Earth is 12,742 km. This makes the Moon approximately 27% the size of the Earth. The mass of the Moon is 7.347 x 1022 kg and the mass of the Earth is 5.97x 1024 kg. The mass of the Moon is only 1.2% of the mass of the Earth.


Which type of galaxy has the greatest range in diameter and mass?

Elliptical galaxies have the greatest range in diameter and mass among different types of galaxies. They can vary in size from smaller than 10,000 light-years to over 1,000,000 light-years in diameter, and in mass from tens of millions to trillions of times the mass of the sun.


Which planet is most like earth in size and mass?

Venus is closest to the Earths size and mass - often referred to as Earths sister or twin planet. Venus' Mass is around 82% of Earths, while its diameter is a little smaller than Earths at around 95% of Earths diameter.


Which planet is most like Earth in diameter and mass?

Venus is closest to the Earths size and mass - often referred to as Earths sister or twin planet. Venus' Mass is around 82% of Earths, while its diameter is a little smaller than Earths at around 95% of Earths.

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Is mass or diameter closely related to magnitude?

Mass is closely related to the magnitude of an object's gravitational pull, while diameter is more associated with the physical size of the object. Generally, larger objects tend to have more mass, and this can affect the gravitational force they exert.


How diameter and absolute magnitude related?

the larger the mass of the star, the more luminous it is.


How are mass and magnitude related?

Generally the larger the mass of the star, the more luminous it is.


What is the moons diameter and mass?

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What characteristics of a star are related to each other?

Mass and gravity are directly connected, and luminosity is closely related to mass.


Is there a relationship between density and magnitude How?

Density and magnitude are related in terms of the mass or volume of an object. Density is calculated as mass divided by volume, so as an object's mass or volume increases, its density will also increase. Magnitude, on the other hand, refers to the size or intensity of something and is not directly related to density.


Are there black holes the size of stars?

The relevant magnitude is mainly the black holes' mass. Since black holes are the result of collapsing stars, yes, there are black holes with the mass of a star.The diameter is usually taken as the diameter of the event horizon. This diameter is directly proportional to the mass; a supermassive black hole such as Sag A* has a diameter comparable to that of a large star.


How does the law of conservation of mass relate to newtons 3rd law?

It isn't closely related. Newton's Third Law is more closely related to conservation of MOMENTUM.


Do stars vary greatly in size and color only.?

No. Stars vary in lots of aspects, including:* Diameter * Mass * Color (and the related surface temperature) * Chemical composition * Density (related to mass and diameter) * Brightness


What is momentum related to?

Momentum is related to the mass and velocity of an object. It is a property that describes the motion of an object and is defined as the product of an object's mass and its velocity. Momentum is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction.


What determines the pull of gravity at a planets surface?

It's mainly to do with the mass of the planet, the more mass, the higher the gravitational pull of the planet. The two are related.


How does mass and acceleration are related and specify if these scalar or vector qualities?

Increasing the mass decreases the acceleration. Newton's Second Law: F = ma (Force = mass x acceleration) --> a = F/m, meaning that the relationship between the acceleration and the mass is inversely proportional. Mass is a scalar quantity because it doesn't have direction. Acceleration is a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction.