A star leaves the main sequence when
A. it stops fusing hydrogen in its core and starts to expand.
B. it collapses, and its envelope becomes degenerate.
C. nuclear fuel in its core can supply enough energy to stop its collapse.
D. it forms planets.
Answer: A
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