8.8A H-R Diagram Mini Flashcard 1

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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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Which star is the coldest on the H-R Diagram?

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Red Star.

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In which category is our Sun located on the H-R Diagram?

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Main Sequence.

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Which star has the lowest temperature among A, B, C, D?

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C.

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What small, hot, dim stars are found at B on the H-R Diagram?

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White dwarfs.

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What does H-R stand for in H-R Diagram?

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Hertzsprung-Russell.

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What are the two main axes of the H-R Diagram?

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Temperature (x-axis) and Luminosity (y-axis).

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What type of stars are found in the Main Sequence?

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Stars that are fusing hydrogen into helium.

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What is a supergiant star?

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A very large star that is much brighter than the Sun.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A small, dense star that is the remnant of a low-mass star.