Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Stars and the Universe

Stars and the Universe — practice question

What occurs when a protostar develops into a stable star?

  • AMost of the hydrogen is converted to helium and the protostar expands.
  • BThe inward force due to gravity is balanced by an outward force due to the high temperature.
  • CThe protostar collapses due to gravity and the temperature increases.
  • DThe protostar runs out of hydrogen as fuel for the nuclear reaction.

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