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Which statement correctly explains how the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram helps to compare stars?(1 point)

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A) Stars with the highest temperatures appear towards the right side of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

B) The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram plots stars according to their luminosity and temperature, which is also associated with spectral class.

C) The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram plots stars according to their size and shape.

D) The Sun's high temperature places it to the far left of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
2 months ago

The correct response is:

**B) The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram plots stars according to their luminosity and temperature, which is also associated with spectral class.**

This statement accurately describes how the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is used to compare stars based on their luminosity (brightness) and temperature (which relates to their spectral class).