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Stars of lower mass have deeper convection zones outside their cores than stars of higher mass.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

In the evolution of massive stars, what is the significance of the temperature 600 million K?
 
  A) It is the temperature at which helium fuses into carbon.
  B) It is the temperature needed for carbon fusing into heavier elements.
  C) It is the main sequence core temperature which makes massive stars so bright.
  D) It is the temperature needed for helium burning into boron.
  E) It is the final temperature reached during their evolution.



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Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

B



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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