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dollx

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Will our Sun contribute heavy elements to the cosmos at the end of its life?
 
  A) Yes, all stars do.
  B) No, only high mass stars make heavy elements, and our Sun is a low mass star.
  C) It is possible, but there is no way for us to know.
  D) Yes, but only because it is a low mass star and has plenty of time to produce those heavy elements.

Question 2

Evolution of a star off the main sequence is caused by the loss of mass from hydrogen fusion by the star while a main sequence star.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ndhahbi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

FALSE


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