Stars and Constellations Quick Check

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Which statements are TRUE about energy and matter in stars? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

Only matter is conserved within stars.
Only matter is conserved within stars.

Energy in stars causes the fusion of light elements.
Energy in stars causes the fusion of light elements.

Only energy is conserved within stars.
Only energy is conserved within stars.

All energy is converted into matter in stars.
All energy is converted into matter in stars.

Some matter is converted into energy within stars.
Some matter is converted into energy within stars.

Energy and matter are both conserved in stars.
Correct Answers

Answer 1

The three correct statements about energy and matter in stars are:

1. Energy in stars causes the fusion of light elements.
2. Some matter is converted into energy within stars.
3. Energy and matter are both conserved in stars.

The other statements regarding the conservation of only matter or only energy, and all energy being converted into matter, are incorrect in the context of stellar processes.