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Lesson 6.6 Life Cycle of Stars

Question 3 • 26/27 EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE A

Rigel and the Sun have similar characteristics, but they also differ in some ways. Rigel and the Sun are spheres of gas that use nuclear fusion to produce energy. Rigel is the Sun. Rigel has the Sun. Rigel has a surface temperature of about .

Answer
A
2,200 K
B
5,800 K
C
11,000 K

Explanation

Rigel’s surface temperature is about 11,000 K, which is much hotter than the Sun’s surface temperature of about 5,800 K. Therefore, the correct choice is 11,000 K.

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