In a Star's Evolutionary Life, the Asymptotic Giant Branch (AGB)

question 94

Multiple Choice

In a star's evolutionary life, the asymptotic giant branch (AGB) is the

• A) helium core fusion phase.
• B) pre-main-sequence core hydrogen fusion phase.
• C) hydrogen shell fusion phase prior to helium ignition in the core.
• D) helium shell fusion phase.

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