I have astronomy homework, and I can't figure out answers to two questions?

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Andrew

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Which of the following statements is not true about hot, dense glowing bodies?
a)they emit thermal radiation
b)the emit radiation at all wavelengths
c)the hotter they are, the redder they are

For a glowing body having the colors listed below, which would be the hottest?
a)red
b)blue
c)yellow
d)green
e)black
 
(c) is false. The cooler they are, the redder.

and

(b) blue. The higher the frequency of the black body emission, the higher the temperature.
 
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