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Why does the sun appear to be the brightest star in the sky?

A: It is the largest star in the galaxy so it is the brightest star.
B: It’s relative distance to earth is closer than the other stars.
C: It’s apparent brightness is much greater than the other stars.
D: It burns more gas making it brighter than any other star.

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Answer:

B. Its relative distance to earth is closer than other stars

Step-by-step explanation:

The Sun is the closest star, kinda obvious cause we're in its solar system, but the Sun is actually a medium sized star, but because of its distance to earth, it appears much bigger than other stars

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