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The energy of the Sun starts as radiation, but is actually transported to its surface by convection, where it is radiated off into space at last.
 
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Which of the following describes a star with a hydrogen-burning shell and an inert helium core?
 
  A) It is a red giant that grows in luminosity until it dies in a planetary nebula.
  B) It is a subgiant that gradually grows dimmer as its hydrogen-burning shell expands and cools.
  C) It is a subgiant that grows in luminosity until helium fusion begins in the central core.
  D) It is what is known as a helium-burning star, which has both helium fusion in its core and hydrogen fusion in a shell.



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Kingjoffery

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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

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kshipps

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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