Question

the diagram below outlines the two different life cycle pathways a star can take. which of the following correctly explains the life cycle path our sun will take? our sun will follow path b because it is a high mass star. our sun will follow path a because it is a high mass star. our sun will follow path a because it is a low/medium mass star. our sun will follow path b because it is a low/medium mass star.

Explanation:

The Sun is a low/medium - mass star. Low/medium - mass stars follow the life cycle path that leads to becoming a red giant, then a white dwarf, and finally a black dwarf. This is Path A. High - mass stars follow Path B, which involves becoming a red supergiant, then a supernova, and potentially a neutron star or black hole.

Answer:

Our Sun will follow Path A because it is a low/medium mass star.