Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct order for elements fused (as fuel) in the core of late-stage high-mass stars?
A) hydrogen, helium, iron, carbon, silver, gold
B) carbon, oxygen, iron
C) helium, carbon, silicon, iron, gold
D) hydrogen, helium, carbon, neon, oxygen, silicon
E) hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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