The Temperature of a Red Giant Increases Rapidly Because___________

question 56

Multiple Choice

The temperature of a red giant increases rapidly because___________ .

• A) gravitational energy is converted to heat
• B) friction from the collapse creates heat
• C) endothermic chemical reactions occur
• D) exothermic chemical reactions occur
• E) fusion increases and gives off heat

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