Stars and The Sun Flashcard

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What are the primary elements that most stars are made of?

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Hydrogen and Helium.

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What is the name of the largest type of stars?

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Supergiants.

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What stage does a low mass star enter after the main sequence?

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Red giant.

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How does Spica compare to the Sun in terms of temperature and brightness?

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Spica is hotter and brighter than the Sun.

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What defines a star as a Main Sequence Star?

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It's combining Hydrogen in the core through nuclear fusion.

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What is a protostar?

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A protostar is a young star that is still in the process of forming.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a black dwarf?

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A black dwarf is a theoretical stellar remnant that forms when a white dwarf has cooled sufficiently that it no longer emits significant heat or light.

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in the life cycle of a star, characterized by a large size and a reddish color.

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What is the main sequence in stellar evolution?

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The main sequence is a continuous and distinctive band of stars that appears on plots of stellar color versus brightness.