What is the approximate mass of the lowest mass object that can initiate the nuclear fusion of hydrogen?
A) 0.08 solar mass
B) 1 solar mass
C) 8 solar masses
D) 80 solar masses

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The lowest mass object that can initiate the nuclear fusion of hydrogen is approximately 0.08 solar mass. Objects with a mass below this threshold are generally too small to sustain the high temperatures and pressures needed for hydrogen fusion and are classified as brown dwarfs rather than stars.

What Is the Approximate Mass of the Lowest Mass Object