An H-R Diagram for a Globular Cluster Will Show a Horizontal

question 101

Multiple Choice

An H-R diagram for a globular cluster will show a horizontal branch-a line of stars above the main-sequence but to the left of the subgiants and red giants.Which of the following statements about these horizontal branch stars is true?

• A)They have inert (non-burning)carbon cores.
• B)Their sole source of energy is hydrogen shell burning.
• C)They generate energy through both hydrogen fusion and helium fusion.
• D)In a particular star cluster,all horizontal branch stars have the same spectral type.

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