Using the table below regarding main sequence stars, statements are accurate?

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Using the table below regarding main sequence stars, which of the following
statements are accurate?
Star Temperature (K)
Z
Y
20,000
5,000
The color of star Z is redder than star Y.
Star Y emits radiation of a shorter peak wavelength than star Z.
The absolute intensity of star Z is greater than that of star Y.
Star Y is farther away from us than star Z.
Transcribed Image Text:Using the table below regarding main sequence stars, which of the following statements are accurate? Star Temperature (K) Z Y 20,000 5,000 The color of star Z is redder than star Y. Star Y emits radiation of a shorter peak wavelength than star Z. The absolute intensity of star Z is greater than that of star Y. Star Y is farther away from us than star Z.
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