If a Main-Sequence Star's Core Temperature Increased, Fusion Reaction Rates

question 35

Multiple Choice

If a main-sequence star's core temperature increased, fusion reaction rates would ________ because the protons would be moving ________.

• A) decrease; slower
• B) increase; faster
• C) increase; slower
• D) remain unchanged; the same speed as before
• E) decrease; faster

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