Star A and Star B have the same size, but Star A is more luminous than Star B. Based on this information, which of the following must be the case?
A) Star A is cooler than Star B.
B) Star A is hotter than Star B.
C) Star A and Star B have same temperature.
D) Star A is more massive than Star B.
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