Question
Why are spectral lines useful in classifying stars?(1 point)
Responses
They indicate a star's age.
They indicate a star's age.
They show the layers that make up a star.
They show the layers that make up a star.
They show a star's location.
They show a star's location.
They show the composition of a star.
Responses
They indicate a star's age.
They indicate a star's age.
They show the layers that make up a star.
They show the layers that make up a star.
They show a star's location.
They show a star's location.
They show the composition of a star.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**They show the composition of a star.**
Spectral lines help identify the various elements and compounds present in a star, which can provide information about its composition, temperature, luminosity, and other characteristics important for classification.
**They show the composition of a star.**
Spectral lines help identify the various elements and compounds present in a star, which can provide information about its composition, temperature, luminosity, and other characteristics important for classification.