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Why is there a minimum mass for an object to become a star

User Bobbie Wu
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there a minimum mass for an object to become a star because smaller objects cannot generate enough pressure to start hydrogen fusion.

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User Bob Pusateri
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Answer:

it doesn't hold enough anything to actually become a star

Step-by-step explanation:

smaller objects cannot hold planets in orbit. smaller objects cannot generate enough pressure to start hydrogen fusion

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