Which of the Following Statements About the Stages of Nuclear

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the stages of nuclear burning in a massive star is not true?

• A)Each successive stage lasts for approximately as long as the first, hydrogen fusion stage.
• B)Each successive stage of fusion requires higher temperatures than the previous stages.
• C)As each stage ends, the core shrinks further.
• D)Each successive stage creates an element with a higher atomic weight.

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