In Which Order Does a Single Star of About 1

question 52

Multiple Choice

In which order does a single star of about 1 solar mass progress through the various stages of evolution?

• A) planetary nebula, main sequence, neutron star, black hole
• B) T Tauri, red giant, white dwarf, neutron star
• C) planetary nebula, main sequence, red giant, white dwarf
• D) T Tauri, main sequence, planetary nebula, white dwarf

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