If the Core of the Sun Were Hotter Than It

question 44

Multiple Choice

If the core of the Sun were hotter than it is now, how would the Sun's energy production change?

• A) It would produce less energy per second than it does now.
• B) It would produce more energy per second than it does now.
• C) Its energy production would vary more than it does now.
• D) Its energy production would be more stable than it is now.
• E) The Sun's energy production would not change.

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Definitions:

Syllogism

A method of deducing an outcome from two provided or presumed statements.

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Categorical Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, each of which is a categorical proposition.

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