The greater the mass of a main sequence star,the greater its
A) luminosity.
B) surface temperature.
C) radius.
D) All of these

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The greater the mass of a main sequence star, the more fusion reactions it undergoes in its core, resulting in a higher luminosity and surface temperature. Additionally, the increased gravity and pressure cause the star to expand, resulting in a larger radius. Therefore, all three options are affected by the star's mass.

The Greater the Mass of a Main Sequence Star,the Greater