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Why Can't Massive Stars Generate Energy Through Iron Fusion

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Why can't massive stars generate energy through iron fusion?


A) because iron fusion requires very high density
B) because no star can get hot enough for iron fusion
C) because both fusion and fission of iron nuclei absorb energy
D) because massive stars go supernova before they create an iron core

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