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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of the following characteristics of stars primarily determines a star's color? Brightness Distance from Earth Temperature Size

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Temperature

OpenStudy (experimentx):

High temperature means more energetic small wavelength means more energy wavelength determines the color

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks!

OpenStudy (experimentx):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The colour of a star is primarily a function of its effective temperature http://outreach.atnf.csiro.au/education/senior/astrophysics/photometry_colour.html

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