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

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

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

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

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

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2 months ago

The correct statement is:

**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 diagram is used to compare stars based on these two fundamental properties. Stars are typically plotted with temperature on the horizontal axis (decreasing from left to right) and luminosity on the vertical axis.