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futuristic

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on: Aug 27, 2013
Star A and star B have the same temperature, but different luminosities. What can you infer about these two stars?
A) Star A must be bigger.
B) Star B must be bigger.
C) Star A must be redder.
D) Star B must be redder.
E) Nothing can be inferred from the information given.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2013
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