8.8A H-R Diagram1

Front

What happens to stars as we move to the left on the H-R Diagram?

Back

Stars get hotter.

Front

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

Back

Red Star.

Front

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

Back

Main Sequence.

Front

Which star has the lowest temperature on the H-R Diagram?

Back

Star C.

Front

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

Back

White dwarfs.

Front

What does the H-R Diagram represent?

Back

The relationship between the luminosity and temperature of stars.

Front

What are the main categories of stars on the H-R Diagram?

Back

Main Sequence, Giants, Supergiants, White Dwarfs.

Front

What type of star is typically found in the upper right corner of the H-R Diagram?

Back

Red Giants.

Front

What is the significance of the Main Sequence on the H-R Diagram?

Back

It represents the stage in a star's life where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

Front

What happens to a star's luminosity as it evolves off the Main Sequence?

Back

It generally increases.