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    A _________ Is a Failed Star That Shines Primarily Because
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A _________ Is a Failed Star That Shines Primarily Because

Question 54

Question 54

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A _________ is a failed star that shines primarily because of energy derived from its gravitational collapse rather than nuclear burning.


A) black hole
B) brown dwarf
C) Herbig-Haro object
D) protostar
E) T Tauri star

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