5 Questions
Which of the following is true about the temperature of the Sun compared to other stars?
The Sun is 1/10 as luminous as other stars
What determines the radius of double stars?
The mass of the stars
What does the Stefan-Boltzmann Law describe?
The brightness of stars
What is the center of mass of a binary system compared to a solitary star?
The center of mass is located at the midpoint between the two stars in a binary system
How can the masses of stars be determined?
By using the Stefan-Boltzmann Law
Test your knowledge on stellar evolution and the ways in which stars shine. Discover the factors that determine the temperature, luminosity, size, and mass of stars. Learn about double stars and their characteristics.
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