Compared to the Sun, Older Stars Contain What Proportion of Elements

question 45

Multiple Choice

Compared to the Sun, older stars contain what proportion of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium?

• A) a higher proportion
• B) exactly the same proportion
• C) they contain absolutely no heavy elements at all
• D) a lower proportion

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