What would happen if the fusion rate in the core increased but the core could not expand?
A) The Sun's core would heat and the rate of fusion would increase further.
B) The Sun's core would reach a new equilibrium, but at a cooler temperature.
C) The Sun's core would cool and the rate of fusion would decrease.
D) The Sun's core would reach a new equilibrium, but at a higher temperature.

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If the fusion rate increases and the core cannot expand, the core would heat up further, causing the fusion rate to increase even more, leading to a runaway effect.

What Would Happen If the Fusion Rate in the Core