We know that giant stars are larger in diameter than the Sun because
a. they are more luminous but have about the same temperature.
b. they are less luminous but have about the same temperature.
c. they are hotter but have about the same luminosity.
d. they are cooler but have about the same luminosity.
e. they have a larger absolute magnitude than the Sun.
a
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A. the heat that flows out of the gas. B. the work done on the gas. C. the heat added to the gas. D. the work done by the gas.
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A. The resolving power quadruples. B. The resolving power doubles. C. The resolving power is cut in half. D. The resolving power is reduced to one-quarter its original value.
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