For a massive star (e.g., 25 solar masses) , core hydrogen fusion lasts for several million years. In contrast, the final stage of fusion, core silicon fusion lasts for only about
A) 1 minute.
B) several thousand years.
C) 1 day.
D) 1 year.
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