In order to predict whether a star will eventually fuse oxygen into a heavier element, what do you need to know about the star?
A. its luminosity
B. its overall abundance of elements heavier than helium
C. how much oxygen it now has in its core
D. its mass
Answer:D
In order to predict whether a star will eventually fuse oxygen into a heavier element, what do you need to know about the star?
A. its luminosity B. its overall abundance of elements heavier than helium C. how much oxygen it now has in its core D. its mass