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Why a giant star that is cooler than your sun similar to Aldebaran has a greater luminosity than the sun?
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How is it possible for white dwarfs of have a lower luminosity than the sun even though the sun is much cooler than the white dwarfs?
Because luminosity is a measure of brightness over distance. Also white dwarfs are a hundred times smaller than the Sun. Most white dwarfs are a long way away and thus are difficult to see.
How can Arcturus be cooler and more luminous than the Sun?
It is much larger and has a greater surface area than the Sun, so each unit of area can be cooler and less luminous than an equal area on the Sun.
What kind of stars are cooler then the sun?
red stars are cooler than the sun
What is a cooler area on the sun called?
A cooler area on the sun is called a sunspot
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Chili Palmer from "Get Shorty" is the only fella cooler than "the Fonz".
Why do cool stars have greater luminosity than our sun?
They do not necessarily have greater luminosity, it depends on their size. Betelgeuse is cooler and brighter; a red dwarf is cooler and less bright.
How is it possinle for whit dwarfs to have a lower luminosity than the sun even though the sun is much cooler than the white dwarf?
Luminosity will also depend on the surface area. The Sun has about 10,000 times the surface area of a typical white dwarf.
Measurements indicate that a certain star has a very high luminosity 100000 times your sun but yet has a temperature that is cooler than the sun?
It could be a main sequence star.
Why does a tuba have a greater amplitude than a flute?
coz tuba players are cooler
How is it possible for white dwarfs of have a lower luminosity than the sun even though the sun is much cooler than the white dwarfs?
Because luminosity is a measure of brightness over distance. Also white dwarfs are a hundred times smaller than the Sun. Most white dwarfs are a long way away and thus are difficult to see.
Swamp cooler leak?
the best thing for a swamp cooler leak, is a copper pipe, or plumbing sealant, its similar to jb weld, only its waterproof, and made for leaks.
Is johnny bootleggers a wine cooler?
It is similar to a "pretty strong" mixed drink. I like the peach
How can Arcturus be cooler and more luminous than the Sun?
It is much larger and has a greater surface area than the Sun, so each unit of area can be cooler and less luminous than an equal area on the Sun.
Which air has greater air pressure?
Cooler air has greater air pressure since the air molecules are denser, meaning they are close together. Warmer air has lower air pressure for the opposite reason.
How much is a Magic Chef wine cooler?
There is a greater range for the Magic Chef wine cooler. Cheaper ones can be bought for 50 bucks, where single restricted can be priced a few thousends. A medium one will be around 200 bucks.
Does Betelgeuse emit more or less infrared radiation than the sun?
It's luminosity is 90,000 - 150,000 times that of the Sun, so it's safe to assume that the total amount of infrared radiation will also be more. Since its temperature is lower than that of the Sun, the percentage of infrared radiation should also be higher.
How do climates vary base on elevation?
The greater the elevation, the cooler the climate will tend to be. Also relative humidity tends to drop as elevation increases.
