The Critical Temperature the Core Must Reach for a Star

question 78

Multiple Choice

The critical temperature the core must reach for a star to shine by fusion is:

• A)5,800 K.
• B)11,000 K.
• C)127,000 K.
• D)10 million K.
• E)100 million K.

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