Life Cycle of Stars

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Larger stars (stars with more mass) have a ___________ life cycle than smaller stars.

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Shorter Life span

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A star is born when it begins...

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nuclear fusion

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Stars will expand in size when...

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gravity is less than nuclear fusion.

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Helium is the result of hydrogen atoms combining in nuclear _____

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fusion

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Main sequence stars are stable because...

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the force of gravity is the same as nuclear fusion.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing energy.

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What happens to a star after it exhausts its hydrogen fuel?

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It expands into a red giant.

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What is a supernova?

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A massive explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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What is a neutron star?

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A dense remnant of a supernova, primarily composed of neutrons.

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What is the life cycle of a low-mass star?

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Nebula -> Main Sequence -> Red Giant -> Planetary Nebula -> White Dwarf.