What is the smallest mass a newborn star can have?
A)8 times the mass of Jupiter
B)80 times the mass of Jupiter
C)800 times the mass of Jupiter
D)about 1/80 the mass of our Sun
E)about 1/800 the mass of our Sun

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The smallest mass a newborn star (or brown dwarf) can have is about 80 times the mass of Jupiter. Below this threshold, the object does not have enough mass to initiate hydrogen fusion in its core, which is a defining characteristic of a star.

What Is the Smallest Mass a Newborn Star Can Have