How much more massive would Jupiter need to be to generate energy by nuclear fusion in its interior?
A) 1000 times more massive
B) It already generates energy by nuclear fusion.
C) only about twice as massive, as it is almost a star at its present mass
D) 75 times more massive

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Jupiter would need to be about 75 times more massive to initiate nuclear fusion and become a star, as this is roughly the mass required for hydrogen fusion to occur in its core.

How Much More Massive Would Jupiter Need to Be to Generate