The Event That Follows the Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB) Phase

question 195

Multiple Choice

The event that follows the asymptotic giant branch (AGB) phase in the life of a low-mass star is

• A) the ejection of a planetary nebula.
• B) core collapse and a supernova explosion.
• C) helium flash and the start of helium fusion in the core.
• D) the onset of hydrogen fusion in the core.

---

Definitions:

Optimal Production Volume

The quantity of goods that a company should produce to minimize costs and maximize efficiency, profitability, or both.

Unit Costs

The cost incurred to produce, store, or acquire one unit of a product or service.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, providing a basis for budgeting and financial planning.

Diseconomies of Scale

The phenomenon where production costs per unit increase as a firm's output increases, usually due to inefficiencies that arise with large-scale production.