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; it is almost a star
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 approximately the mass required to sustain hydrogen fusion, similar to the smallest stars known as brown dwarfs.

How Much More Massive Would Jupiter Need to Be to Generate