Question
he Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) Diagram below represents the brightness and temperature of stars visible from Earth.
Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) Diagram
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Which of the following correctly compares the brightness and temperature of Star D to that of Star A?.
Star A is brighter and cooler than Star D.
Star A is hotter and brighter than Star D.
Star D is brighter and cooler than Star A.
Star D is hotter and brighter than Star A.
Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) Diagram
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Which of the following correctly compares the brightness and temperature of Star D to that of Star A?.
Star A is brighter and cooler than Star D.
Star A is hotter and brighter than Star D.
Star D is brighter and cooler than Star A.
Star D is hotter and brighter than Star A.
Answers
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To accurately compare the brightness and temperature of Star D to Star A using the H-R diagram, we need to identify the positions of both stars on the diagram.
Generally, in an H-R diagram:
- The x-axis represents the temperature of the stars (decreasing from left to right).
- The y-axis represents the brightness (or luminosity) of the stars (increasing from bottom to top).
If Star A is positioned higher (more luminous) on the diagram compared to Star D, and is located to the left (hotter) of Star D, we would say "Star A is hotter and brighter than Star D."
Conversely, if Star D is higher and farther to the left than Star A, then we would say "Star D is hotter and brighter than Star A."
Without being able to see the diagram, it is impossible to give a definitive answer. However, you can compare the positions of the stars in terms of brightness and temperature based on their respective coordinates on the H-R diagram. Please reference the diagram to make an accurate comparison.
Generally, in an H-R diagram:
- The x-axis represents the temperature of the stars (decreasing from left to right).
- The y-axis represents the brightness (or luminosity) of the stars (increasing from bottom to top).
If Star A is positioned higher (more luminous) on the diagram compared to Star D, and is located to the left (hotter) of Star D, we would say "Star A is hotter and brighter than Star D."
Conversely, if Star D is higher and farther to the left than Star A, then we would say "Star D is hotter and brighter than Star A."
Without being able to see the diagram, it is impossible to give a definitive answer. However, you can compare the positions of the stars in terms of brightness and temperature based on their respective coordinates on the H-R diagram. Please reference the diagram to make an accurate comparison.