Stellar Evolution Test Unit 6

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What is the primary process occurring in the cores of both blue giant stars and red dwarf stars?

Back

Both are fusing hydrogen in their cores.

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What are black holes?

Back

Real objects in space that we have officially confirmed.

Front

What happens to light from a star that is within the event horizon of a black hole?

Back

It cannot escape from the region around the star.

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In what order are hydrogen, helium, and carbon consumed as fuels in a massive star's life cycle?

Back

Hydrogen, helium, carbon.

Front

What happens to temperature and pressure as a star's core gravitationally contracts?

Back

Temperature increases and pressure increases.

Front

What is the life cycle of a star?

Back

The sequence of stages a star goes through from formation to its end state.

Front

What is a blue giant star?

Back

A massive star that is very hot and luminous, typically found in the main sequence phase.

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What is a red dwarf star?

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A small and cool star on the main sequence, known for its longevity.

Front

What is the event horizon of a black hole?

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The boundary beyond which nothing can escape the gravitational pull of the black hole.

Front

What elements are primarily involved in the fusion processes of massive stars?

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Hydrogen, helium, and carbon.