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Question
from examining the peak wavelength of the light emitted from a star we can determine the stars _________.
rotation
chemical composition
surface temperature
size
mass
Brief Explanations
According to Wien's displacement law, the peak - wavelength of the light emitted by a black - body (stars can be approximated as black - bodies) is inversely proportional to its surface temperature. So, by examining the peak wavelength of the light emitted from a star, we can determine its surface temperature.
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C. surface temperature