In terms of nuclear reactions, what is the next stage of a star's life after the end of hydrogen burning in the core?
A) hydrogen burning in a thin shell around the core
B) helium burning in the core
C) carbon burning
D) death (it becomes either a supernova or a white dwarf)
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