What allows a high-mass star to fuse different elements from a low-mass star?

A. Its greater mass means that it contains more elements.
B. More mass means a stronger magnetic field that helps heavier elements fuse.
C. High-mass stars spin slower and thus do not mix their fuels as well.
D. More mass means more compression and thus a hotter core that allows heavier elements to fuse.
E. The statement is false. Low-mass and high-mass stars can fuse the same elements.


Answer: D

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