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The properties of a dense molecular cloud that must change for the formation of a star.
Answer to Problem 1RQ
Dense molecular cloud should attain extreme high density and temperature to form a star.
Explanation of Solution
Dense molecular clouds have very low temperature and density compared to that of star. Gas in molecular cloud will have is around
Therefore, the dense molecular cloud should attain extreme high density and temperature to form a star.
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