How long does core helium burning last in a star compared with core hydrogen burning?
A) about 1/2 of the time spent burning hydrogen
B) about 1/10 of the time spent burning hydrogen
C) about 1/100 of the time spent burning hydrogen
D) about 3 times as long as the time spent burning hydrogen
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