The Next Stage in a Star's Life After the Main-Sequence

question 146

Multiple Choice

The next stage in a star's life after the main-sequence phase is:

• A) the red giant phase.
• B) the horizontal-branch phase.
• C) a protostar.
• D) death (i.e., either a supernova or a white dwarf).

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