Helium Flash Occurs

question 39

Multiple Choice

Helium flash occurs

• A)because helium is very explosive and cannot be controlled when the nuclear reactions occur.
• B)because degenerate gas does not allow the core to expand as it heats up.
• C)in Cepheid variables.
• D)in stars with masses less than 0.4 M.
• E)None of the other choices are correct.

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