Life Cycle of Star

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What is the main factor that determines what a star will become?

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Mass is the main factor that determines a star's evolution and final state.

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What happens to a low mass star after the main sequence?

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A low mass star becomes a red giant after the main sequence.

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Where are stars 'born'?

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Stars are born in a nebula.

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What occurs after a high mass star becomes a supergiant?

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A high mass star explodes and forms a supernova.

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Is hydrogen the most common chemical element in most stars?

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True, hydrogen is the most common chemical element in most stars.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, where stars are formed.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful 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 its large size and reddish color.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a black dwarf?

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A black dwarf is a theoretical stellar remnant that forms when a white dwarf cools down and no longer emits significant heat or light.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is the remnant core of a low mass star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3