Why Does a Red Giant Grow in Radius

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why does a red giant grow in radius?

• A) The star's core expands, pushing out its envelope as well.
• B) The star's envelope heats up.
• C) The opacity in the outer layer increases.
• D) The star's gravity decreases because of mass loss during fusion.

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