The Initial Mass of a Protostar Generally Determines the Star's

question 114

Multiple Choice

The initial mass of a protostar generally determines the star's future evolution. But in some cases, what can alter this process?

• A) The star may drift away from the other stars in its formation cluster.
• B) The star may be isolated in space, far from other influences.
• C) The star may be in a spectroscopic binary system.
• D) The star may collide with another, unrelated star.
• E) The star may gain mass by passing through a dark cloud.

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