Multiple Choice
What is the ONLY way to measure the mass of a star accurately?
A) Measure its distance using trigonometric parallax and its brightness using photometry.
B) It is not possible to measure the mass of a star.
C) Measure its spectral type and luminosity class, then use the H-R diagram.
D) Measure its gravitational effect on another object.
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