What is the difference between a Type I Cepheid (δ Cephei star) and a Type II Cepheid (W Virginis star) ?
A) Type I Cepheids are main-sequence stars, while Type II Cepheids are giant stars.
B) Type I Cepheids are short-period variables, while Type II Cepheids are long-period variables.
C) Only Type I Cepheids have a simple relationship between luminosity and period.
D) Type I Cepheids are brighter metal-rich stars, while Type II Cepheids are dimmer metal-poor stars.
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