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When observed through a set of photometric filters, the brightness of a distant star is seen to be brightest through the ultraviolet filter, less bright through the blue filter, and faintest through the yellow filter. What conclusion can be drawn from this information, assuming no absorption of light between the star and the Earth?
A)   There is insufficient information to draw a conclusion about a star's surface temperature.
B)   The star has an intermediate temperature close to that of the Sun.
C)   The star has a very high surface temperature.
D)   The star has a very low surface temperature.

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