What makes a red giant star so large?
A) The helium-rich core has expanded, pushing the outer layers of the star outward.
B) The hydrogen-burning shell is heating the envelope and making it expand.
C) Red giants are rapid rotators, and centrifugal force pushes the surface of the star outward.
D) The star has many times more mass than the Sun.
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