Why Is a 1 Solar- Mass Red Giant More Luminous

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Multiple Choice

Why is a 1 solar- mass red giant more luminous than a 1 solar- mass main sequence star?

• A)Fusion reactions are producing energy at a greater rate in the red giant.
• B)The red giant is more massive.
• C)The red giant has a hotter core.
• D)The red giant's surface is hotter.

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