The Mass of a Particular Giant Molecular Cloud in Interstellar

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Multiple Choice

The mass of a particular giant molecular cloud in interstellar space is 2 million solar masses. What is the mass of the helium in this cloud?

• A) 40,000 solar masses
• B) 1 million solar masses
• C) 200,000 solar masses
• D) 500,000 solar masses

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