Star Life Cycle

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What is the final stage of a high mass star after it explodes?

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supernova

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What is the stage of a high mass star that is so dense that not even light can escape?

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black hole

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What is the final stage of a low mass star?

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black dwarf

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What stage does a high mass star enter after the main sequence?

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supergiant

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What stage does a low mass star enter after the main sequence?

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red giant

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What is the primary difference between the life cycles of high mass stars and low mass stars?

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High mass stars end as supernovae and can become black holes or neutron stars, while low mass stars end as red giants and become white dwarfs or black dwarfs.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion that occurs at the end of a high mass star's life cycle.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in the life cycle of a low mass star, characterized by expansion and cooling.

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What is a black dwarf?

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A black dwarf is a theoretical stellar remnant of a white dwarf that has cooled sufficiently that it no longer emits significant heat or light.

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What happens to a star during the main sequence phase?

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During the main sequence phase, a star fuses hydrogen into helium in its core, producing energy that balances gravitational collapse.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1