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The colours of stars depend on their

A. Temperature

B. Distance

C. Radius

D. Atmospheric pressure

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Stars come in lots of different colours, and their colour depends on the temperature of the star. We find that small stars are cool (less than 3000°C) with a red-ish appearance, whereas big heavy stars are hot (over 30,000°C), and have a blue-ish glow.

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