What physical property of a star does the spectral type measure?
A)density
B)luminosity
C)temperature
D)mass
E)composition

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Spectral type measures the temperature of a star, which is indicated by the various lines present in its spectrum. The spectral type of a star is determined by its surface temperature, with hotter stars having shorter wavelengths of light in their spectra and cooler stars having longer wavelengths.

What Physical Property of a Star Does the Spectral Type