The "Helium Flash" Occurs at What Stage in Stellar Evolution

question 8

Multiple Choice

The "helium flash" occurs at what stage in stellar evolution?

• A) When the T Tauri bipolar jets shoot out
• B) In the middle of the main sequence stage
• C) Red giant
• D) Horizontal branch
• E) Planetary nebula

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