Multiple choice

The coolest stars are red in colour. What colour are the hottest stars?

  1. White

  2. Blue

  3. Green

  4. Yellow
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to Wien's displacement law, the color of a star is related to its surface temperature. Hotter stars emit more light at shorter wavelengths, making them appear blue.

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