Question

Which type of star is in spectral class K and has a luminosity of 106?

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Responses

blue giant
blue giant

white dwarf
white dwarf

red giant
red giant

red supergiant

Answers

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A star in spectral class K with a luminosity of \(10^6\) (1000000 times the luminosity of the Sun) would be classified as a **red supergiant**.

Red supergiants are typically cooler (K class) and much more luminous due to their larger sizes compared to other types of stars.

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