Astronomy Homework Solutions
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Understanding the different properties of a star in the upper and lower part of the main sequence.
Consider a star at the upper part of the main sequence (label it star A) and a star in the lower part of the main sequence (label it star B). Which is:
a. Larger?
b. More luminous?
c. More massive?
d. Hotter?
This solution addresses the stars of the upper part of the main sequence in terms of their mass, lifetime, luminosity, and temperature
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