A star more massive than the Sun will have
A) an identical lifetime as the Sun because although its overall mass is higher, the mass of its nuclear burning core is the same
B) a longer lifetime because it has more fuel to burn
C) a shorter lifetime because although its overall mass is higher, the mass of its nuclear burning core is smaller
D) a shorter lifetime because its central core is hotter and denser

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Stars more massive than the Sun burn through their nuclear fuel at a much faster rate due to their hotter and denser cores, leading to a significantly shorter lifespan compared to the Sun.

A Star More Massive Than the Sun Will Have