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How does the Sun's mass affect its evolution?

Answer 1

It determines its life span and the stages therin.

The opposite is true for smaller stars, which have longer lifespans due to their greater instability; our sun is an example of an average star with an average lifespan.

Lighter stars may simply explode, fizzle out, or lose their outer shell or atmosphere. Heavier stars will explode or collapse on themselves in a way that results in a supernova, black hole, or planetary nebula. A star's mass also plays a role in the outcomes of the star "dying."

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Answer 2

Declan Carroll

Elevated mass leads to a shorter and more intense lifecycle, with a faster main-sequence phase and eventual transition to a red giant and supernova. The Sun's gravitational forces, internal temperature, and nuclear fusion rate are all influenced by mass.

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