Life Cycle and Characteristics of Stars

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What do stars develop from?

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Stars develop from nebulas, which are large clouds of gas and dust in space.

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What is the process called when hydrogen atoms combine to form helium?

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The process is called nuclear fusion, which releases a significant amount of energy.

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What is the final stage of a low-mass star?

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The final stage of a low-mass star is a White Dwarf.

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Which two stars are most similar in luminosity?

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Procyon B and Proxima Centauri are most similar in luminosity.

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What stage follows the red giant phase in the life cycle of a low-mass star?

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The stage that follows the red giant phase is the White Dwarf.

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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 born.

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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 star, characterized by expansion and cooling.

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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 after it has shed its outer layers.

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What is a Neutron Star?

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A Neutron Star is the collapsed core of a massive star, incredibly dense and composed mostly of neutrons.

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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.