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futuristic

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on: Aug 27, 2013
Star A has a temperature 1/2 that of star B, but star A is 5 times bigger than star B. Which statement below is correct?
A) Star A is redder and dimmer than star B.
B) Star A is bluer and dimmer than star B.
C) Star A is redder and brighter than star B.
D) Star A is redder and brighter than star B.
E) Star A and star B have the same color, but star A is brighter.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2013
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