Which risk increases when core hydrogen fuel depletes in main-sequence stars?

💡 Explanation

Hydrogen depletion reduces outward radiation pressure; without it, gravitational forces cause core contraction and temperature rise, initiating helium fusion via the triple-alpha process. This outcome reflects core collapse rather than radiation changes because fusion drives energy differences.

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