Brown Dwarfs and Jovian Planets Have Many Similarities

question 289

Multiple Choice

Brown dwarfs and Jovian planets have many similarities. In which of these aspects are they NOT similar?

• A) None produce energy by hydrogen fusion.
• B) They are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
• C) Storms occur in their atmospheres.
• D) Their cores are not hot enough to fuse deuterium into helium.

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