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Why are lower-mass stars unable to ignite more massive nuclear fuels such as carbon?

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Low mass stars\text{\textcolor{#4257b2}{Low mass stars}} are unable to reach high enough temperatures to ignite elements heavier than hydrogen in their core and become white dwarfs.

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