Why Is the Sun's Mass Decreasing with Time

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why is the Sun's mass decreasing with time?

• A)because the temperature of the Sun is increasing
• B)because the Sun is contracting
• C)because the Sun's nuclear fusion consumes mass
• D)because the Sun's volume is increasing

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