Multiple Choice
Star A is a red star.Star B is a blue star.You are able to determine that both stars are the same size.Which star is more luminous?
A) Star A is more luminous.
B) Star B is more luminous.
C) They have the same luminosities.
D) We also need to know the distance of the stars to determine their luminosity.
E) We cannot tell because color is not related to luminosity.
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