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Based on the diagram, which statements about stellar evolution are true? Select the two correct answers.

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• Massive and average stars evolve at about the same speed.
• Massive stars evolve more slowly than average stars
• Massive stars evolve more quickly than average stars.
• Average stars evolve more slowly than massive stars.
• Average stars evolve more quickly than massive stars

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The correct statements about stellar evolution are:

  1. Massive stars evolve more quickly than average stars.
  2. Average stars evolve more slowly than massive stars.

Massive stars have shorter lifecycles due to their higher mass and the greater gravitational forces at play, leading to quicker fusion processes and more rapid evolution compared to average stars.