How Does a Dense Core Collapse to Become a Star

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Multiple Choice

How does a dense core collapse to become a star?

• A) The innermost part collapses first; then the outer part is drawn in by the gravity of the inner part.
• B) The collapse is turbulent and chaotic, with no overall pattern.
• C) The outer, less dense part falls in first and its weight accelerates the collapse of the inner part.
• D) All parts of the cloud accelerate inward more or less smoothly and evenly.

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