Question

question 14
betelgeuse is the bright red star representing the left shoulder of the constellation orion. all the following statements about betelgeuse are true. which one can you infer from its red color?
it is much more massive than the sun.
it is moving away from us.
its surface is cooler than the surface of the sun.
it is much brighter than the sun.
it contains hydrogen.

Explanation:

The color of a star is related to its surface - temperature. Red stars have lower surface - temperatures compared to yellow stars like the Sun. Mass, distance, brightness, and composition are not directly inferred from the color alone.

Answer:

Its surface is cooler than the surface of the Sun.