Notes: Todd Henry (1999) studied Sun and nearby stars within 10 parsecs. Sun = ~9,800?F (G star). 327 of 357 stars were K or M (cooler, 10,300?F). Which choice emphasizes how hot the Sun is relative to nearby stars?

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Notes: Todd Henry (1999) studied Sun and nearby stars within 10 parsecs. Sun = ~9,800?F (G star). 327 of 357 stars were K or M (cooler, <8,900?F). 11 were A or F (hotter, >10,300?F). Which choice emphasizes how hot the Sun is relative to nearby stars?

At ~9,800?F (G star), the Sun is hotter than most but not all stars within 10 parsecs.✔️
Todd Henry determined the Sun is a G star, and several other stars are A or F.
Of 357 stars within 10 parsecs of Sun, 327 are K or M (<8,900?F).
While most stars within 10 parsecs are K, M, A, or F, Sun is G star due to 9,800?F.

Correct Answer Explanation

Option A directly states "hotter than most but not all," which captures relative heat accurately.

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