Life Cycle of Stars

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What is the process that marks the birth of a star?

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Nuclear fusion is the process that marks the birth of a star.

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What is a Neutron Star?

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A Neutron Star is a stage in a star's life cycle made by densely packed neutrons, often spinning and blinking, and is sometimes referred to as a pulsar.

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What type of star is our Sun classified as?

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Our Sun is classified as an Average Star.

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What is a stellar nebula made up of?

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A stellar nebula is made up of clouds of gas and dust.

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What happens to the core of a Red Giant?

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The core of a Red Giant collapses and becomes a White Dwarf.

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What is the life cycle stage after a star exhausts its nuclear fuel?

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After exhausting its nuclear fuel, a star may become a Red Giant or a Supernova, depending on its mass.

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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 star's life cycle, often resulting in the formation of a neutron star or black hole.

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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 from it.

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What is the main fuel for nuclear fusion in stars?

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The main fuel for nuclear fusion in stars is hydrogen.

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What is the difference between a High Mass Star and an Average Star?

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A High Mass Star has a greater mass than an Average Star and undergoes different life cycle stages, often ending in a Supernova.