Question

the data in the table shows the surface temperature, in degrees fahrenheit, of different stars. make some comparisons about the surface temperatures of the stars. based on the data in the table, does aldebaran or bellatrix have a greater surface temperature?

star	surface temperature (°f)
bellatrix	$3.8\times 10^{4}$
sun	$1.1\times 10^{4}$
aldebaran	$7.4\times 10^{3}$
rigel	$2.2\times 10^{4}$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the temperatures

Aldebaran's temperature is $7.4\times 10^{3}=7400^{\circ}F$, Bellatrix's temperature is $3.8\times 10^{4} = 38000^{\circ}F$.

Step2: Compare the values

Since $38000>7400$.

Answer:

Bellatrix has a greater surface temperature because $3.8\times 10^{4}>7.4\times 10^{3}$.