The Main Energy-Generation Mechanism in Main-Sequence Stars Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

The main energy-generation mechanism in main-sequence stars is

• A) core hydrogen fusion.
• B) shell hydrogen fusion.
• C) core helium fusion.
• D) Kelvin-Helmholtz contraction.

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