Which type of star spends the longest time as a protostar?
A) O star
B) B star
C) M star
D) G star

Name: Which type of star spends the longest time as a protostar? A) O star B) B star C) M star D) G star
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M stars have a lower mass and therefore have a slower rate of contraction, which means they spend the longest time as a protostar. O and B stars have a higher mass and therefore contract and form faster, while G stars have an intermediate mass and contraction rate.

Which Type of Star Spends the Longest Time as a Protostar