The Final Stage in the Evolution of a Red Dwarf

question 186

Multiple Choice

The final stage in the evolution of a red dwarf star is

• A) a star of pure helium that generates energy by fusing helium into carbon.
• B) a star of pure helium that no longer generates energy by nuclear fusion.
• C) a red giant.
• D) unknown because no red dwarf has ever evolved off the main sequence.

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