Describe how the mass, luminosity, surface temperature, and radius of main-sequence stars change in value going from the "bottom" to the "top" of the main sequence.

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Jonathan Hicks

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12 May, 07:55

Describe how the mass, luminosity, surface temperature, and radius of main-sequence stars change in value going from the "bottom" to the "top" of the main sequence.

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April Kaiser · Answer 1

1. Least massive stars are the coolest and least luminous, lower right of main sequence, on HR diagram.

2. Most massive are the hottest and most luminous, upper left of main sequence on Hr Diagram.

3. The radius of stars are related to their sprectral type. having the O being the hottest upper left and M being the coolest bottom right.