Multiple Choice
When stars become giants, which of the following does NOT usually happen?
A) their outer envelopes expand significantly
B) they lose a significant amount of mass from their outside layers
C) their surface temperatures become lower than before
D) their overall luminosities increase
E) their mass grows significantly as they incorporate planets and interstellar matter near the star
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