As a Red Giant Star Evolves,hydrogen Shell Burning Proceeds Increasingly

question 30

Multiple Choice

As a red giant star evolves,hydrogen shell burning proceeds increasingly faster due to

• A) rotational energy from the star's rapid rotation.
• B) heat released from the core's contraction.
• C) pressure from the contracting envelope.
• D) This is a trick question.Hydrogen actually burns increasingly slower with time.

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Definitions:

Hypothenar

The fleshy mass at the base of the little finger, composed of muscles used in controlling the movement of the pinky.

Palmar Interosseous

Muscles located on the palm of the hand, responsible for the movement and positioning of the fingers.

Extensor Muscle

A muscle whose contraction causes an extension of a limb or part of the body.

Fascia

A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.