If a main-sequence star's core temperature increased, fusion reaction rates would ________ because the protons would be moving ________.
A) decrease; slower
B) increase; faster
C) increase; slower
D) remain unchanged; the same speed as before
E) decrease; faster

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The fusion reaction rate is proportional to the square of the temperature. So, if the core temperature increases, the fusion reaction rates will increase. The protons will be moving faster because the temperature is higher.

If a Main-Sequence Star's Core Temperature Increased, Fusion Reaction Rates