What two observable properties of a Cepheid variable are directly related to one another?

A) its luminosity and its mass
B) the period between its peaks of brightness and its distance
C) the period between its peaks of brightness and its luminosity
D) its mass and its distance


C

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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