Using the table below regarding main sequence stars, statements are accurate?

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### Understanding Main Sequence Stars

#### Table of Star Temperatures
Using the table below regarding main sequence stars, which of the following statements are accurate?

| Star | Temperature (K) |
|------|-----------------|
| Z    | 20,000          |
| Y    | 5,000           |

#### Evaluation Questions

1. **The color of star Z is redder than star Y.**
2. **Star Y emits radiation of a shorter peak wavelength than star Z.**
3. **The absolute intensity of star Z is greater than that of star Y.**
4. **Star Y is farther away from us than star Z.**

Please select the correct statements based on the given information about main sequence stars and their temperatures.
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Main Sequence Stars #### Table of Star Temperatures Using the table below regarding main sequence stars, which of the following statements are accurate? | Star | Temperature (K) | |------|-----------------| | Z | 20,000 | | Y | 5,000 | #### Evaluation Questions 1. **The color of star Z is redder than star Y.** 2. **Star Y emits radiation of a shorter peak wavelength than star Z.** 3. **The absolute intensity of star Z is greater than that of star Y.** 4. **Star Y is farther away from us than star Z.** Please select the correct statements based on the given information about main sequence stars and their temperatures.
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