Foundations of Astronomy
Foundations of Astronomy
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781305079151
Author: Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The reason for the well mixing of red dwarf interiors.

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The thoroughly mixing is due to the convection at the surface of the star.

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Red dwarf stars are main sequence stars which still have fuel inside the core in it and hence fusion reaction.

It has less surface temperature of around 2,000K to 4,000K. The red colour of the star defines its name and the red signifies the low surface temperature.

The convection process is still be there at the surface of this stars which leads to the thorough mixing of gases and other elements present in it.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the thoroughly mixing is due to the convection at the surface of the star.

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