Two Stars Have the Same Luminosity (Or Absolute Magnitude)

question 129

Multiple Choice

Two stars have the same luminosity (or absolute magnitude) .One star is spectral class F and the other is spectral class K.From this information,we know that the:

• A) K-type star is larger than the B-type star.
• B) B-type star is larger than the K-type star.
• C) B-type star is hotter but can be larger, smaller, or the same size as the K-type star.
• D) K-type star is hotter but can be larger, smaller, or the same size as the B-type star.

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