Which of the Following Describes the Evolutionary Stages of a Star

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the evolutionary stages of a star with three times the mass of the Sun?

• A) horizontal branch, main sequence, red giant, asymptotic giant branch
• B) main sequence, asymptotic giant branch, red giant, horizontal branch
• C) main sequence, horizontal branch, red giant, asymptotic giant branch
• D) main sequence, red giant, horizontal branch, asymptotic giant branch

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The heightened expense incurred by fabricating an extra unit of a product or service.

Average Total Cost

The overall expense of manufacturing, including both fixed and variable costs, divided by the amount of product made.

Extra Unit

Refers to an additional quantity of a good or service, often used in the context of calculating marginal costs or benefits.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed plus variable costs) divided by the total quantity produced, indicating the cost per unit of output.