A Star Both Twice the Diameter and Twice the Temperature

question 81

Short Answer

A star both twice the diameter and twice the temperature of our Sun would be _ times more luminous than our Sun; in fact, Vega fits this description well.

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Definitions:

Nervous Tissue

Type of tissue that is specialized to transmit electrical signals throughout the body, composing the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Endocrine Glands

Glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Anterior Pituitary Gland

A major gland of the endocrine system located at the base of the brain, responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various bodily functions.