In the context of understanding stellar lives,"high-mass" stars have masses
A)more than about 8 times the mass of our Sun.
B)more than about 3 times the mass of our Sun.
C)more than twice the mass of our Sun.
D)more than 20 times the mass of our Sun.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

High-mass stars have masses greater than about 8 times the mass of our Sun. This is because stars with higher masses have more internal pressure and temperature, allowing them to burn their fuel faster and leading to shorter lifetimes.

In the Context of Understanding Stellar Lives,"high-Mass" Stars Have Masses