Physics

Physics

Problem

Star X has its maximum spectral intensity at 600 nm600\,\text{nm}, while Star Y peaks at 400 nm400\,\text{nm}. Which statement about their apparent colors is most accurate? a) Star X will appear bluer than Star Y because a longer peak wavelength indicates a hotter surface. b) Star Y will appear green because its peak is at 400 nm400\,\text{nm}, near the center of the visible spectrum. c) Star X will appear redder than Star Y because its peak lies in the orange portion of the spectrum. d) Star Y will appear redder than Star X because it emits more total power per unit area.

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