A Sun-Like Star Will Experience a Helium Flash in the Core

question 33

Multiple Choice

A Sun-like star will experience a helium flash in the core if

• A)it is less massive than about 3 solar masses.
• B)it has become a red giant star.
• C)it has formed a helium core.
• D)the material in the core has gradually become degenerate.
• E)All of the other choices are correct.

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