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-Which method of energy generation provides the source of energy for a 10Msᵤn main-sequence star?
A)H fusion by the proton-proton chain
B)H fusion by the CNO cycle
C)helium fusion
D)matter-antimatter annihilation
E)gravitational contraction

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A 10Msᵤn main-sequence star primarily generates energy through hydrogen fusion by the CNO cycle, which is dominant in stars more massive than about 1.3 solar masses.

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