Multiple Choice
Which statement about measuring the mass of an isolated star (a star that is not in a binary star system) is CORRECT?
A) The mass of the star can be measured accurately in several ways.
B) The mass of the star can be measured accurately only if its luminosity and temperature can be measured.
C) The mass of the star can be measured accurately only if its distance can be found.
D) The mass of the star cannot be measured accurately.
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