Multiple Choice
Stars A and B have the same radius, but the spectrum of star A peaks at a wavelength of 500 nm, whereas star B's spectrum peaks at 1000 nm. What is the ratio of the Kelvin temperature of the surface of star A to the Kelvin temperature of the surface of star B?
A) 1/4
B) 1/2
C) 2
D) 4
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