A helium flash occurs in the cores of all stars:
A)that contain helium.
B)of more than 2 M ?
C)of fewer than 2 M ?
D)that have become red giants.

Name: A helium flash occurs in the cores of all stars: A)that contain helium. B)of more than 2 M ? C)of fewer than 2 M ? D)that have become red giants.
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A helium flash occurs in stars with masses less than about 2 solar masses (M☉) when the core temperature becomes high enough for helium fusion to begin explosively.

A Helium Flash Occurs in the Cores of All Stars