How Does Nucleosynthesis Depend on the Mass of the Star

question 41

Multiple Choice

How does nucleosynthesis depend on the mass of the star?

• A) With increasing mass, heavier and heavier elements are formed throughout their interiors.
• B) With increasing mass, heavier and heavier elements are formed in their cores.
• C) With increasing mass, elements between helium and gold are formed in the cores.
• D) With increasing mass, elements between helium and carbon are formed in the cores.
• E) All stars more massive than 8 solar masses create elements from helium through uranium in their cores.

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