A particular star is equally bright when viewed through a blue filter and a yellow filter. What is the approximate surface temperature of this star? (See Figure 17-9.(in the text) )
A) 9000 K
B) 15,000 K
C) 3000 K
D) It is not possible for a star to be equally bright at two different wavelengths.
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