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Origin and Evolution of the Universe — Quiz

Question 3 • Physics

Sirius is a blue-white star with a surface temperature of about 9800 cap k What is most likely the mass of Sirius?

Answer
A
2 point 0 solar mass
B
1 point 0 solar mass
C
12 solar mass
D
1 point 4 solar mass

Explanation

Sirius’s surface temperature of about 9,800 K is much higher than the Sun’s, so it is a more massive star. A star with this temperature is most likely around 2.0 solar masses, making “2.0 solar mass” the best choice.

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