Which of the following happens when a low - mass star runs out of fuel? Choose all that apply.

a its core becomes a white dwarf

b its outer layers form a nebula, or vast cloud of gas and dust

c its outer layers expand, and the star becomes a red giant

d. gas and dust in a nebula contract to form a protostar

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Shyanne Clark

3 April, 23:08

Which of the following happens when a low - mass star runs out of fuel? Choose all that apply.

a its core becomes a white dwarf

b its outer layers form a nebula, or vast cloud of gas and dust

c its outer layers expand, and the star becomes a red giant

d. gas and dust in a nebula contract to form a protostar

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Lukas Gilmore · Answer 1

The correct answer is a, b and c.

a) its core becomes a white dwarf.

b) its outer layers form a nebula, or vast cloud of gas and dust.

c) its outer layers expand, and the star becomes a red giant.