Sirius is a star with spectral type A star and Rigel is a star with spectral type B star. What can we conclude?

A) Rigel has a higher surface temperature than Sirius.
B) Rigel has a higher core temperature than Sirius.
C) Sirius has a higher core temperature than Rigel.
D) Sirius has a higher surface temperature than Rigel.


A) Rigel has a higher surface temperature than Sirius.

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