Which of the Following Statements About the Stages of Nuclear

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the stages of nuclear burning in a massive star is not true?

A) Each successive stage lasts for approximately as long as the first, hydrogen fusion stage.
B) Each successive stage of fusion requires higher temperatures than the previous stages.
C) As each stage ends, the core shrinks further.
D) Each successive stage creates an element with a higher atomic weight.