Star A is a main sequence star of spectral type F2 and star B is a white dwarf of spectral type B4. Which statement below is correct?
A) Star A appears brighter than star B.
B) Star B appears brighter than star A.
C) Star A is hotter than star B.
D) Star B is hotter than star A.
E) None of the above can be said about these two stars.
D
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