Using the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram (Figure 12-7 in the Text), Determine

question 165

Multiple Choice

Using the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (Figure 12-7 in the text) , determine which type of star has these characteristics: surface temperature of 40,000 K and luminosity 100,000 times that of the Sun.

• A) cool, red, main-sequence star
• B) hot, blue, main-sequence star
• C) white dwarf
• D) red giant

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