What Is Happening in a Star That Is on the Main

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is happening in a star that is on the main sequence on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

• A) The star is generating energy by helium fusion, having stopped hydrogen "burning."
• B) The star is slowly shrinking as it slides down the main sequence from top left to bottom right across the H-R diagram.
• C) Stars that have reached the main sequence have ceased nuclear "burning" and are simply cooling down by emitting radiation.
• D) The star is generating internal energy by hydrogen fusion.

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