Massive Stars Cannot Generate Energy Through Iron Fusion Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

Massive stars cannot generate energy through iron fusion because

• A) iron fusion requires very high density.
• B) stars contain very little iron.
• C) no star can get hot enough for iron fusion.
• D) iron is the most tightly bound of all nuclei.
• E) massive stars supernova before they create an iron core.

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