Two Close Binary Stars Exchange Mass

question 27

Multiple Choice

Two close binary stars exchange mass. Which of these does NOT describe a possible outcome of such a mass exchange?

• A) The star that was originally smaller can become the larger of the two.
• B) An accretion disk can be formed around one of the stars, which can almost block it from view.
• C) One of the stars can begin to spin so rapidly that its shape will be distorted.
• D) The two stars can merge to form a single star and then fly apart to form two wholly new stars.

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Definitions:

Excess Glucose

A quantity of glucose in the body that surpasses the normal usage and storage levels.

Glycogen

A storage form of glucose found in the liver and muscles of animals, used to store energy.

Liver

A large vital organ in vertebrates involved in numerous metabolic processes, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Adrenal Medulla

Inner portion of adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine.