When a Molecular Cloud Fragments

question 83

Multiple Choice

When a molecular cloud fragments,

• A) the least massive stars are the first to form, while the most massive stars take longer.
• B) the most massive star are the first to form, while the least massive stars take longer.
• C) the most massive stars promptly explode as supernovae, removing all remaining gas.
• D) the stars form at the same rate, regardless of their mass.
• E) interstellar dust is generated, but not stars.

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