Giant and supergiant stars are rare because
A) they do not form as often as main sequence stars.
B) the giant and supergiant stage is unstable.
C) the giant and supergiant stage is very short.
D) helium is very rare.
E) helium flash destroys many of the stars before they can become giants and supergiants.

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The giant and supergiant stage is very short compared to the main sequence stage, making these stars less common.

Giant and Supergiant Stars Are Rare Because