Which Two Fundamental Parameters Are MOST Often Used to Place

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which two fundamental parameters are MOST often used to place a particular star on a path of stellar evolution for comparison with theoretical models?

• A) apparent magnitude and distance
• B) apparent magnitude and temperature
• C) luminosity, or total energy output, and distance
• D) luminosity, or total energy output, and temperature

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