Why does a star's color corresponds to its temperature?

A. Because the ultraviolet output of a star directly modifies the visible light spectrum the star is emitting
B. Because of the light shifts that take place when star light interacts with the Earth's atmosphere
C. Higher temperature means more energetic light, which is seen as higher frequencies.
D. Because the core temperature averages with the surface temperature to create an overall color


Answer: C

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