Multiple Choice
A star has a surface temperature of 6000K (see Figure 10-4b,Comins,Discovering the Essential Universe,6th ed.) .Its spectrum registers a certain intensity in the green middle of the visible spectrum.Which statement characterizes the rest of the spectrum?
A) The violet is brighter than the green, but the red is less intense.
B) The violet is less intense than the green, but the red is more intense.
C) The violet and the red are both less intense than the green.
D) The violet and the red are both more intense than the green.
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