Was It Ever Possible (Or Is It Currently Possible) for Jupiter

question 60

Multiple Choice

Was it ever possible (or is it currently possible) for Jupiter to become a star?

• A) Yes, it is in the process of becoming a star in the near future.
• B) Yes, but it cooled off before it could become a star.
• C) No, it would have to be at least 13 times more massive.
• D) No, its composition is too different from stars for it to become one.
• E) No, it used to be massive enough, but the solar wind has blown off too much of its mass.

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