The Main Sequence Lifetime of an O Star Compared with an M

question 35

Multiple Choice

The main sequence lifetime of an O star compared with an M star is

• A)Much longer because there is more fuel available
• B)Much shorter because the O star burns fuel at a much faster rate.
• C)About the same because all stars live about 10 billion years.
• D)Much shorter because there is much less hydrogen in O stars

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