A Star Must Have a Certain Minimum Mass in Order

question 28

Multiple Choice

A star must have a certain minimum mass in order that gravity squeeze its matter sufficiently to

• A) hold it together as a single body.
• B) produce a temperature high enough for it to glow.
• C) produce a temperature high enough for nuclear reactions to start.
• D) turn its interior into liquid hydrogen.

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