Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The colour of a star is an indication of which of the following ?

  1. size

  2. shape

  3. temparature

  4. distance

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Star color directly indicates its surface temperature due to blackbody radiation - hotter stars appear bluer (shorter wavelength peak), while cooler stars appear redder (longer wavelength peak). Size, shape, and distance do not determine color.