The nuclear reactions in a star's core remain under control so long as
A) luminosity depends on mass.
B) pressure depends on temperature.
C) density depends on mass.
D) weight depends on temperature.
E) temperature depends on mass.

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The pressure in a star's core depends on temperature, which helps balance the gravitational forces trying to collapse the star, maintaining equilibrium and controlling nuclear reactions.

The Nuclear Reactions in a Star's Core Remain Under Control