Which of the following accurately describes why massive stars can no longer fuse elements at their cores once the core h

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Which of the following accurately describes why massive stars can no longer fuse elements at their cores once the core h

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Which Of The Following Accurately Describes Why Massive Stars Can No Longer Fuse Elements At Their Cores Once The Core H 1
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Which of the following accurately describes why massive stars can no longer fuse elements at their cores once the core has become exclusively iron? Select one: O A Fusion of iron does not produce energy, so it is the natural end-point of core fusion. OB. Hydrogen and helium are the only elements that can take part in fusion reactions. OC. The iron core immediately collapses to become a white dwarf. OD. As an element, iron nuclei are unstable, and they immediately decay into other elements. O E. Chuck Norris forbids iron fusion, as he requires massive quantities of it to manufacture his all-in-one workout station, the Total Gym.
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