Stars that emit greater amounts of light in the shorter wavelengths are
A) hotter.
B) cooler.
C) farther away.
D) closer to Earth.

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The wavelength of light is directly related to a star's temperature. Stars that emit more light in shorter wavelengths, such as blue and ultraviolet light, are hotter than stars that emit more light in longer wavelengths, such as red and infrared light.

Stars That Emit Greater Amounts of Light in the Shorter