QUESTION

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Science & Technology

Prelims 2024

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars. Statement-II: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Explanation

  • Statement-I is incorrect: Giant stars do not live much longer than dwarf stars. In fact, giant stars have shorter lifespans compared to dwarf stars because they burn through their nuclear fuel at a much faster rate.

  • Statement-II is correct: Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions. This is correct as giant stars are more massive and have higher pressures and temperatures in their cores, leading to faster nuclear fusion rates.

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