What Is the Difference Between a Helium Flash and a Helium

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a helium flash and a helium shell flash?

• A) A helium flash occurs when the core becomes supported by electron-degeneracy pressure; a helium shell flash occurs when the helium shell becomes supported by electron-degeneracy pressure.
• B) All stars with mass less than eight times the mass of the Sun undergo a helium flash, but only those between two and eight times the mass of the Sun undergo a helium shell flash.
• C) A helium flash occurs just once; a helium shell flash can repeat many times.
• D) A helium flash results in a supernova; a helium shell flash results on a planetary nebula.

Apply knowledge of statistical measures to evaluate statistical statements.

Grasp the importance and methodology of using samples for statistical generalization.

Understand how to calculate and interpret medians and averages from given data.

Recognize contributing factors in statistical phenomena and their implications.

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