Multiple Choice
A star is on the horizontal branch of the H-R diagram. Which statement is true?
A) It is burning both hydrogen and helium.
B) It is about to experience the helium flash.
C) It is burning only helium.
D) The star is contracting.
E) The star is about to return to the main sequence.
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