Conceptual Integrated Science
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 29, Problem 30TC
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The order of increasing radius of the stars.
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Rank the following stars in order of increasing radius:
Star A
Star B
Star C
Surface temperature (K): 6,000 4,000 30,000
Luminosity (solar units):
100
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Which star in the table below has the least surface temperature?
Star Name
d (parsecs)
Parallax (seconds of arc)
Spectral Type
$$ \delta $$ Cen
0.026
B2 IV
HR 4607
0.039
G8 III
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G0 V
HR 39801
0.005
M2 I
9 CMa
2.5
A1 V
a.
$$ \delta $$ Cen
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HR 4607
c.
HR 4758
d.
HD 39801
e.
9 CMa
Which star in the table below is the closest to Earth?
Star Name
d (parsecs)
Parallax (seconds of arc)
Spectral Type
$$ \delta $$ Cen
0.026
B2 IV
HR 4607
0.039
G8 III
HR 4758
20
G0 V
HR 39801
0.005
M2 I
9 CMa
2.5
A1 V
a.
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b.
HR 4607
c.
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