When Helium Fusion Begins in the Core of a Red

question 20

Multiple Choice

When helium fusion begins in the core of a red giant star, the situation quickly gets out of control because electron-degeneracy pressure does not respond to changes in

• A) luminosity.
• B) density.
• C) gravity.
• D) temperature.
• E) magnetic field strength.

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