GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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What characteristics are used to classify stars? (Select all that apply)
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Size
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Brightness
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Temperature
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Distance from sun
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -List the 5 Characteristics used to classify stars. color, temperature, size, composition, and brightness.
Detailed explanation-2: -The classes are called O, B, A, F, G, K and M. Stars in the ‘O’ class are the most massive and hottest, with temperatures above 30, 000 °C. Stars in the ‘M’ class are the smallest and coolest, with temperatures below 3, 000 °C. If you look closely at stars in the sky, you notice they are not all the same colour.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stars are self-luminous as they radiate heat and light energy. Stars use hydrogen gas as fuel. Stars rotate about their own galaxy. Stars rotate about the center of a galaxy.
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