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ALMultiple Choice

Evolution of Stars

Question 1 • PAW SUMMER 18 ASTRONOMY

For most stars, what does a higher temperature tend to go with?

Answer
A
A lower luminosity
B
A higher luminosity
C
A red color
D
None of the above

Explanation

For most stars, a higher surface temperature goes along with a higher luminosity. This is the general trend for stars on the main sequence: hotter stars emit more energy and are usually brighter. A red color is associated with cooler stars, so choice C is not correct.

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