Which of the following masses separates low mass stars from high mass stars?
A) About 150 solar masses
B) About 50 solar masses
C) About 2 solar masses
D) About 1 solar mass
E) About 0.08 solar masses

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The mass of a star determines its fate. Low mass stars (like our Sun) eventually evolve into red giants and then white dwarfs, while high mass stars evolve into supergiants and then explode as supernovae. The dividing line between low mass and high mass stars is around 2 solar masses. Therefore, the correct choice is C) About 2 solar masses.

Which of the Following Masses Separates Low Mass Stars from High