The star Vega has a higher surface temperature than the Sun;therefore (with IR = infrared and UV = ultraviolet) ,
A) Vega emits less IR and more UV flux than the Sun.
B) Vega emits less IR and less UV flux than the Sun.
C) Vega emits more IR and less UV flux than the Sun.
D) Vega emits more IR and more UV flux than the Sun.
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