Which outcome increases within a stellar core as hydrogen fusion slows?

A)Radiative heat transfer dominates

B)Gravitational contraction accelerates✓

C)Hydrostatic equilibrium stabilizes

D)Neutron flux significantly decreases

💡 Explanation

Reduced hydrogen fusion lowers outward radiation pressure; thus, gravitational contraction accelerates via **internal pressure gradient force** because gravity overwhelms decreased outward pressure, therefore leading to collapse rather than radiative stability at this increased density.

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Which outcome increases within a stellar core as hydrogen fusion slows?

💡 Explanation

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