How Much Mass Are Planetary Nebulae Estimated to Return to the Interstellar

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Multiple Choice

How much mass are planetary nebulae estimated to return to the interstellar medium each year over the Galaxy as a whole?

• A) about 50,000 solar masses
• B) about 5 * 10⁸ solar masses
• C) about 5 solar masses
• D) about 500 solar masses

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