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You have discovered a new celestial body. It has a thick atmosphere and it produces powerful cosmic winds and, when observed, the clouds obscure the body. You have determined it is this type of star.

Correct answer: A. Wolf-Rayet star

  • A. Wolf-Rayet star
  • B. Red supergiant
  • C. Stellar storm
  • D. Pulsar

Explanation

Wolf-Rayet stars are extremely hot, massive stars with powerful stellar winds that eject surrounding material and can obscure the star. Pulsars are neutron stars, while red supergiants have cooler surfaces and different wind characteristics.

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