Generally speaking, a main-sequence star is ________ than it was during the time it was a protostar

A) hotter and dimmer
B) hotter and brighter
C) cooler and dimmer
D) cooler and brighter


A) hotter and dimmer

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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