Life Cycle of a Star

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What is a Stellar Nebula?

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A Stellar Nebula is a large cloud of gas and dust in space, where new stars are formed.

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What happens to the core of a Red Giant?

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The core of a Red Giant collapses and becomes a White Dwarf.

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Which type of star has the lowest temperature?

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Star C has the lowest temperature.

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What is a Neutron Star?

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A Neutron Star is a stage in a star's life cycle made of densely packed neutrons, often spinning and emitting radiation, known as a pulsar.

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What is a Supernova?

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A Supernova is an exploding high mass star that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The life cycle of a star includes stages such as Stellar Nebula, Main Sequence, Red Giant, Supernova, and Neutron Star or Black Hole.

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What is the Main Sequence stage of a star?

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The Main Sequence is the longest stage in a star's life cycle where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

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What is a Black Hole?

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A Black Hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is the difference between a Red Giant and a Blue Supergiant?

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A Red Giant is a late stage in a star's life cycle with a cooler temperature, while a Blue Supergiant is a massive star that is hotter and more luminous.

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What is the significance of a Pulsar?

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A Pulsar is a type of Neutron Star that emits beams of radiation and can be observed as pulses of light.