A graph illustrates the relationship between the luminosity (Sun = 1), ranging from 0.0001 to 10000, and temperature in Kelvin, ranging from 30000 to 3000, for various stars classifications. Main sequence stars extend diagonally from the top left to the bottom right corner of the graph. The White Dwarfs, Giants, and Super Giants are placed on the graph according to their luminosity and temperature.
In which spectral class does a white dwarf with a temperature of 10,000 K belong?
(1 point)
Responses
A) O
B) A
C) F
D) B
1 answer
To determine the spectral class of a white dwarf with a temperature of 10,000 K, we can refer to the typical temperature ranges for each spectral class:
Since a white dwarf with a temperature of 10,000 K falls right at the boundary between B and A, it is classified as spectral class B as it falls within the 10,000 K to 30,000 K range.
Thus, the answer is:
D) B
