Which of the Following Statements About Spectral Types of Stars

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about spectral types of stars is not generally true?

• A) The spectral type of a star can be used to determine its distance.
• B) The spectral type of a star can be used to determine its surface temperature.
• C) The spectral type of a star can be used to determine its color.
• D) The spectral type of a star can be determined by identifying lines in its spectrum.

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