Which of the following statements is TRUE if the star Betelgeuse has a lower surface temperature than the Sun? (Assume that IR means infrared radiation and UV means ultraviolet radiation.)
A) Betelgeuse emits more IR and less UV flux than the Sun.
B) Betelgeuse emits more IR and more UV flux than the Sun.
C) Betelgeuse emits less IR and more UV flux than the Sun.
D) Betelgeuse emits less IR and less UV flux than the Sun.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q204: The temperature at the top of the
Q213: A scientist measures the temperature change between
Q220: The normal temperature of the melting point
Q222: The minimum temperature reached on the surface
Q228: What technique is necessary to produce a
Q260: Gamma rays are generally absorbed in Earth's
Q261: You begin with an object at a
Q263: A scientist reports that his measurement of
Q265: We plot the intensity of the radiation
Q267: A change of one unit on which
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents