What happens first when a star begins to run out of fuel?
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The question asks what occurs first when a star runs out of fuel, presenting multiple choice options related to stellar evolution.
Answer
The star's core shrinks.
The star's core shrinks.
Answer for screen readers
The star's core shrinks.
More Information
As a star runs out of hydrogen fuel, its core contracts due to gravity, leading to increased temperature and pressure.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse later stages like becoming a white dwarf or black hole with the initial stage where the core shrinks.
Sources
- What happens first when a star begins to run out of fuel? - Brainly - brainly.com
- Death of Stars - PDF - sme.utdallas.edu
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