Which statements comparing the Sun and a red supergiant are true? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

The Sun will outlive a red supergiant.
The Sun will outlive a red supergiant.

The Sun and a red supergiant are of similar size.
The Sun and a red supergiant are of similar size.

The Sun and a red supergiant have similar luminosity.
The Sun and a red supergiant have similar luminosity.

The Sun's temperature is higher than that of a red supergiant.

Answer 1

The two correct answers comparing the Sun and a red supergiant are:

1. The Sun will outlive a red supergiant.
2. The Sun's temperature is higher than that of a red supergiant.

Red supergiants are much larger and more massive than the Sun but have shorter lifespans due to their rapid consumption of nuclear fuel. Additionally, red supergiants have lower surface temperatures compared to the Sun, which is why they appear red.