Question

Which of the following statements about the "helium flash" is correct?

It does not occur in high-mass stars.
It does not occur in stars smaller than 0.5 solar masses.
It marks the end of the red giant stage for a star like the Sun.
It releases enough energy to change the degenerate gas in the core to normal gas.
All of these choices are correct.

Answer 1

The helium flash marks the end of the red giant stage for a star like the Sun.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement about the "helium flash" is that it marks the end of the red giant stage for a star like the Sun.