The life expectancy E, in solar lifetimes, of certain stars depends on their mass M, in solar masses.The relationship is . As mass increases, life expectancy decreases.What can you say about the rate of decrease? A graph of E versus M can help you answer this question.

A) Life expectancy decreases at a decreasing rate.
B) Life expectancy decreases at an increasing rate.
C) Life expectancy reaches a point of inflection.
D) None of the above.

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The life expectancy E, in solar lifetimes, of certain stars depends on their mass M, in solar masses.The relationship is  . As mass increases, life expectancy decreases.What can you say about the rate of decrease? A graph of E versus M can help you answer this question.
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A) Life expectancy decreases at a decreasing rate. 
B) Life expectancy decreases at an increasing rate. 
C) Life expectancy reaches a point of inflection. 
D) None of the above.

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The Answer is A

The Life Expectancy E, in Solar Lifetimes, of Certain Stars