The pictures below show the wavelengths and intensities of electromagnetic radiations emitted by three stars, Star 1, Star 2, and Star 3.

Image shows 3 blackbody curve graphs. Star 1 peaks at a wavelength of 8500A, Star 2 peaks at 6000A and Star 3 peaks near 3500A.

Which of these statements is correct about the temperature of the three stars? (3 points)

Group of answer choices

Star 2 is hotter than Star 1.

Star 2 is hotter than Star 3.

Star 1 and Star 2 have the same temperature.

Star 1 and Star 3 have the same temperature.

1 answer

Star 2 is hotter than Star 1 and Star 3.