Why Do Higher Mass Stars Live Shorter Lives on the Main

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why do higher mass stars live shorter lives on the main sequence than lower mass stars?

• A)Higher mass stars burn through their nuclear fuel faster.
• B)Lower mass stars don't get their energy from nuclear fusion like higher mass stars do.
• C)Higher mass stars have less hydrogen fuel to burn.
• D)Lower mass stars spend a longer time evolving to the main sequence.

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