Multiple choice

If the sun is average in temperature and average in brightness, it must be

  1. a red giant

  2. main sequence

  3. red dwarf

  4. very hot, when compared to most stars
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shows that stars with average temperature and brightness fall along the main sequence, where our Sun is located.

Keep practicing — related questions