At Which Evolutionary Stage Do Intermediate Mass Stars Lose Most

question 14

Multiple Choice

At which evolutionary stage do intermediate mass stars lose most of their outer layers?

• A) white dwarf
• B) asymptotic giant branch
• C) red giant branch
• D) main sequence

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