Question
Star Comparison ~ Hertzprung-Russell (H-R) Diagram
What factor affects the color of a star?
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luminosity
size
surface temperature
What factor affects the color of a star?
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1 point
Captionless Image
luminosity
size
surface temperature
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The factor that affects the color of a star is ***surface temperature***. The surface temperature determines the spectrum of light emitted by the star, which in turn influences its color. Hotter stars emit more blue light, while cooler stars emit more red light.