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The Spectrum of a Star Shows These Absorption Line Characteristics

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The spectrum of a star shows these absorption line characteristics: very strong H, weaker Mg II and Si II, and no He I or Ca II lines. What is the spectral type of this star?


A) B
B) G
C) K
D) A

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