A Protostar Eventually Becomes a Pre-Main-Sequence Star

question 32

Multiple Choice

A protostar eventually becomes a pre-main-sequence star. Which of these statements does NOT characterize the transition?

• A) In the pre-main-sequence star, the rate of collapse slows.
• B) In the pre-main-sequence star, the core temperature is greater.
• C) The pre-main-sequence star is larger.
• D) The pre-main-sequence star immediately ejects its outer shell of gas and dust.

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Definitions:

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