H-R Diagram Stations

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What can be inferred about stars of different colors?

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The stars have different temperatures.

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What happens to stars as we move to the left on the H-R diagram?

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Stars get hotter.

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How is our sun classified compared to other stars?

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Medium size with medium temperature.

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What is the behavior of main sequence stars in terms of brightness and temperature?

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Main sequence stars decrease in brightness while they decrease in temperature.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by spiral arms?

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Spiral galaxy.

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What does the H-R diagram represent?

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The relationship between a star's luminosity and its temperature.

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What is luminosity?

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The total amount of energy emitted by a star per second.

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What is the significance of the main sequence on the H-R diagram?

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It represents the stage in a star's life where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

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What are red giants?

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Stars that have expanded and cooled, located above the main sequence on the H-R diagram.

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What are white dwarfs?

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The remnants of stars that have exhausted their nuclear fuel, located below the main sequence on the H-R diagram.