Which of These Statements Is True If the Star Betelgeuse

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is true if the star Betelgeuse has a lower surface temperature than the Sun? (Assume that IR means infrared radiation and UV means ultraviolet radiation.)

• A) Betelgeuse emits more IR and less UV flux than the Sun.
• B) Betelgeuse emits more IR and more UV flux than the Sun.
• C) Betelgeuse emits less IR and more UV flux than the Sun.
• D) Betelgeuse emits less IR and less UV flux than the Sun.

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