What Is the Physical Reason Astronomers Can Find the Luminosity

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Multiple Choice

What is the physical reason astronomers can find the luminosity class (I, II, III, IV, or V) of a star using the star's spectrum?

• A) The wavelength of maximum emission (given by Wien's law) is affected by the size of the star.
• B) The relative amounts of hydrogen, helium, and other elements are different for stars of different luminosity classes.
• C) The absorption lines in the spectrum are affected by the density and pressure of the star's atmosphere.
• D) The absorption lines in the spectrum are affected by the star's surface temperature.

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