Hello, could you please help me to answer this question: In stars greater than about nine times that of the Sun, the production of heavy elements and...

Hello, could you please help me to answer this question:In stars greater than about nine times that of the Sun, the production of heavy elements and release of energy by nuclear fusion occurs until iron is formed. Explain why fusion of elements heavier than iron cannot power the star beyond this point. There is a word limit of 150 words to this question. Thank you.

In stars greater than about nine times that of the Sun, the production of heavy elements andrelease of energy by nuclear fusion occurs until iron is formed. Explain why fusion ofelements heavier...