Which of the following statements about various stages of core nuclear burning (hydrogen, helium, carbon, and so on)in a high- mass star is not true?
A)Each successive stage lasts for approximately the same amount of time.
B)As each stage ends, the core shrinks and heats further.
C)As each stage ends, the reactions that occurred in previous stages continue in shells around the core.
D)Each successive stage creates an element with a higher atomic number and atomic mass number.

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Each successive stage of core nuclear burning in a high-mass star does not last for approximately the same amount of time. The duration of each stage decreases as the mass of the core increases.

Which of the Following Statements About Various Stages of Core