Astronomy Discussion 7

Please choose ONE of the following questions to respond to.  Be sure to indicate in your response which question you chose.

Question 1 (Chapter 13)

The larger the mass of a star, the higher the internal pressures. Higher internal pressures causes higher temperatures and it is temperature that determines the types of fusion that can occur deep in a stars interior. Discuss the types of fusion that can occur in a star, the temperatures at which they occur, and the mass required to produce them.

Question 2 (Chapter 14)

Discuss the causes, characteristics, and major features  of black holes.  Explain why the concept of a black hole does or doesn't seem reasonable to you and provide some rationale for your views?