This diagram represents the life track of a 1 solar mass star. Refer to the life stages labeled with roman numerals. During which stage does the star have an inert (non-burning) carbon core surrounded by shells of helium and hydrogen burning?

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In the life cycle of a 1 solar mass star, the stage with an inert carbon core surrounded by shells of helium and hydrogen burning corresponds to the asymptotic giant branch (AGB) phase, which is typically labeled as stage viii.

This Diagram Represents the Life Track of a 1 Solar