Why Can't Massive Stars Generate Energy Through Iron Fusion

question 145

Multiple Choice

Why can't massive stars generate energy through iron fusion?

• A)because iron fusion requires very high density
• B)because no star can get hot enough for iron fusion
• C)because both fusion and fission of iron nuclei absorb energy
• D)because massive stars go supernova before they create an iron core

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