Stars with Masses Below a Certain Threshold Produce Most of Their

question 31

Multiple Choice

Stars with masses below a certain threshold produce most of their energy via the proton-proton chain.What is that threshold?

• A)0.01 solar masses
• B)0.1 solar masses
• C)1.1 solar masses
• D)11 solar masses

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