Question

As mass increases, what is the effect on the star’s temperature?

Answer 1

Answer: As the mass of star increases, the temperature and luminosity also increases.

Explanation:

This can be described in what happens in main sequence star( example, the Sun), which is powered by fusion of hydrogen into helium in its core. Main sequence star exhibit a common characteristic which is hydrostatic equilibrium. This means,the inward force of gravity, which tends to compress the star, is balanced by the outward force due to the pressure. Thus when an extra mass such as hydrogen is added to its core, there will be increase in mass which leads to a higher compression. This in turn will lead to central density and temperature. As the temperature increases, fusion of gases occurs faster resulting to a much higher luminosity. I hope this helps, thanks.