Helium flash occurs

a. because helium is very explosive and cannot be controlled when the nuclear reactions occur.
b. because degenerate gas does not allow the core to expand as it heats up.
c. in Cepheid variables.
d. in stars with masses less than 0.4 M.
e. None of the other choices are correct.


b

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