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This is a Hertzsprung–Russell (H–R) diagram showing many star plots. The axes are not labelled.

Which of the following statements is true of the luminosity and temperature of stars A and B?
A. The luminosity of star A is lower while the temperature of star B is higher.
B. The luminosity of star A is lower while the temperature of star B is lower.
C. The luminosity of star A is higher while the temperature of star B is higher.
D. The luminosity of star A is higher while the temperature of star B is lower.

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Module 8 · From the Universe to the Atom

Origins of the ElementsUse stellar spectra and Hertzsprung-Russell diagrams to classify stars and infer their properties and evolution.

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