At What Stage in Its Life Does a Star Pass

question 265

Multiple Choice

At what stage in its life does a star pass through the protostar phase?

• A) while it is converting hydrogen into helium in its core
• B) when it is expanding in size as a red giant or supergiant
• C) after nuclear reactions end in its core but before the red giant phase
• D) after dense core collapse but before nuclear reactions begin in its core

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