Astronomers can measure a star's mass in only certain cases.Which one of the following cases might allow astronomers to measure a star's mass?
A) The star is a member of a binary star system.
B) The star is of spectral type G.
C) The star is of spectral type A.
D) We know the star's luminosity and distance.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q108: On an H-R diagram,stellar masses
A)can be determined
Q108: On an H-R diagram,stellar masses
A)can be determined
Q109: If Star A is closer to us
Q110: What do we mean by the main-sequence
Q111: Each choice below lists a spectral type
Q112: How is the lifetime of a star
Q114: According to the inverse square law of
Q116: What is the common trait of all
Q117: Star A has an apparent magnitude of
Q118: The axes on a Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R)diagram represent
A)mass
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents