BZ #13 Studying Stars

Which star would be the brightest in the night sky?

• Vega

• Canis Majoris

• Aldebaran

• Betelgeuse

If all stars were the same distance away, which would be the brightest?

• Vega

• Canis Majoris

• Aldebaran

• Betelgeuse

Which star in this chart is closest to us?

• Vega

• Canis Majoris

• Sun

• Betelgeuse

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Which star in this chart is farthest from us?

• Vega

• Canis Majoris

• Sun

• Betelgeuse

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What is the unique feature of each element in a star's absorption spectrum?

• Color

• Size

• Spectral fingerprint

• Temperature

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What happens when an electron returns to the ground state from n = 2?

• It absorbs a photon

• It emits a photon

• It stays at n = 2

• It disappears

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What is the role of a prism in analyzing a star's light?

• It absorbs light

• It reflects light

• It splits light into a spectrum

• It magnifies light

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What is the main reason for the differences in absorption spectra among stars?

• Different distances from Earth

• Different temperatures and luminosities

• Different sizes

• Different ages

What is the relationship between star color and temperature?

• Short wavelengths produce red colors, long wavelengths produce blue colors.

• Short wavelengths produce blue colors, long wavelengths produce red colors.

• All wavelengths produce the same color.

• Color does not relate to temperature.

What is the temperature of a star with a peak wavelength of 411 nm?

• 5000 K

• 7000 K

• 4000 K

• 6000 K

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