Based on Observations, Which of the Following Statements About Stars

question 94

Multiple Choice

Based on observations, which of the following statements about stars in the Milky Way is generally true?

• A) The older the star, the lower its abundance of heavy elements.
• B) The older the star, the bluer its color.
• C) The older the star, the faster its orbital speed.
• D) The younger the star, the higher its mass.
• E) The less massive the star, the older it is.

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