Main-sequence stars range in mass from approximately: A)0.5 to 10 M_☉ B)0.08 to 150 M_☉ C)1 to 100 M_☉ D)0.1 to 75 M_☉ E)5 to 50 M_☉

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Main-sequence stars range in mass from approximately 0.08 to 150 solar masses (M_☉). This range is often referred to as the "mass-luminosity relation," as there is a strong correlation between a star's mass and its luminosity (brightness). Smaller, cooler stars have lower masses and lower luminosities, while larger, hotter stars have higher masses and higher luminosities.

Main-Sequence Stars Range in Mass from Approximately