When an Astronomer Rambles on and on About the Luminosity

question 13

Multiple Choice

When an astronomer rambles on and on about the luminosity of a star she is studying, she is talking about:

• A) what color the star is
• B) the total amount of mass in the star
• C) the star's apparent size (the size seen from Earth)
• D) how much energy the star gives off each second
• E) the elements she can see in the star's spectrum

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