Multiple Choice
What will happen in the Sun immediately after it has exhausted its supply of hydrogen in its core?
A) The helium core will shrink and heat; a shell of hydrogen will start fusing.
B) The helium core will shrink, heat, and start fusing helium to carbon.
C) The core will collapse and a supernova will result.
D) The Sun will turn into a white dwarf and cool off forever.
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