Which Nuclear Fuels Does a One Solar Mass Star Use

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which nuclear fuels does a one solar mass star use over the course of its entire lifespan?

• A)hydrogen
• B)hydrogen and helium
• C)hydrogen, helium, and carbon
• D)hydrogen, helium, carbon, and oxygen

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