The vast majority of stars in a newly formed star cluster are ________.
A) Less massive than the Sun
B) Very high-mass, type O and B stars
C) Red giants
D) About the same mass as our Sun

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In a newly formed star cluster, most stars are less massive than the Sun because low-mass stars are more numerous and have longer lifespans compared to high-mass stars, which are rarer and evolve quickly.

The Vast Majority of Stars in a Newly Formed Star