HR Diagram -- Exit Ticket

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What does a higher temperature in stars tend to correlate with?

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A higher luminosity.

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Order the following stars from coolest to hottest: star A, star B, star C.

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star B, star A, star C.

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How do stars on the upper left end of the main sequence differ from those on the lower right end?

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Stars on the upper left end are more massive.

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What type of stars are found in the lower left region of a standard H-R diagram?

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White dwarfs.

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How do white dwarfs compare with supergiants in terms of temperature and luminosity?

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White dwarfs are warmer and have lower luminosity than supergiants.

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What is the main sequence in the H-R diagram?

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A continuous band of stars that ranges from hot, luminous stars to cool, dim stars.

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What are supergiants?

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Massive stars that are very bright and have a high luminosity, found in the upper part of the H-R diagram.

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What is the significance of the H-R diagram in astronomy?

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It helps classify stars based on their luminosity, temperature, and evolutionary stage.

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What color are the hottest stars typically?

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Blue.

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What color are the coolest stars typically?

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Red.