Which of the following masses separates low mass stars from high mass stars?
A)about 0.08 solar masses
B)about 1 solar mass
C)about 2 solar masses
D)about 50 solar masses
E)about 150 solar masses

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The mass that typically separates low mass stars from high mass stars is about 2 solar masses. This threshold is significant in stellar evolution, as stars above this mass follow a different evolutionary path, including ending their lives in more dramatic supernova explosions, compared to stars below this mass.

Which of the Following Masses Separates Low Mass Stars from High