HR Diagram Practice

Front

What does the H-R Diagram plot stars according to?

Back

Luminosity and temperature.

Front

Which group of stars is considered to have lower than average luminosity and higher than average temperature?

Back

White Dwarfs.

Front

Which star is cool, dim, and red?

Back

Barnard's star.

Front

Where are the hottest stars located on the H-R Diagram?

Back

On the left and blue.

Front

What is the characteristic of Main Sequence stars?

Back

They are in a stable phase of hydrogen burning and have a range of luminosities and temperatures.

Front

What type of stars are found in the upper right corner of the H-R Diagram?

Back

Giants and Super Giants.

Front

What is the significance of the H-R Diagram in astronomy?

Back

It helps classify stars and understand their evolution.

Front

What color are the coolest stars on the H-R Diagram?

Back

Red.

Front

What is the relationship between a star's temperature and its color?

Back

Hotter stars are blue, while cooler stars are red.

Front

What type of star is Sirius B?

Back

A white dwarf.