Which of the following stellar properties does NOT increase as you trace the main sequence from right to left on an HR diagram?
A) fusion rate
B) peak wavelength
C) surface area
D) temperature

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Peak wavelength decreases as you move from right to left on an HR diagram. This is because hotter stars emit more energy at shorter (bluer) wavelengths, while cooler stars emit more energy at longer (redder) wavelengths. All the other properties listed (fusion rate, surface area, and temperature) increase as you move from right to left on an HR diagram.

Which of the Following Stellar Properties Does NOT Increase as You