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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a star?
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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity, undergoing nuclear fusion in its core.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the HR diagram?
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The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is a scatter plot of stars showing the relationship between their absolute magnitudes or luminosities versus their stellar classifications or effective temperatures.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a supernova?
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A supernova is a powerful and luminous 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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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a neutron star?
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A neutron star is the remnants of a supernova explosion, composed almost entirely of neutrons, and is incredibly dense.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a black hole?
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A black hole is a region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a white dwarf?
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A white dwarf is a small, dense star that is the remnant of a low to medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the life cycle of a massive star?
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The life cycle of a massive star includes stages such as main sequence, red supergiant, supernova, and then either a neutron star or black hole.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3
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