Which of the Following Is the Most Important Factor That

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important factor that determines a life cycle of a star (for example, why some stars have a short life span) ?

• A) mass
• B) temperature
• C) luminosity
• D) radius

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Definitions:

Dynamo Electrical Generator

A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using the principles of electromagnetic induction.

Magnetic Field

A vector field that describes the magnetic influence on moving electric charges, electric currents, and magnetic materials.

Subduction

The process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle as the plates converge.

Plate Boundary

The edges where two or more of Earth's tectonic plates meet, characterized by seismic activity, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of geological features.