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.
Answer:B
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.