Stars - Life Cycles

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What is the life cycle of a massive star?

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Nebula -> main sequence -> red supergiant -> supernova -> black hole.

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What determines the life cycle of a star?

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The mass (size) of the star.

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What elements are produced by supernovae?

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Elements larger than iron.

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What is the final stage of the Sun's life cycle?

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White dwarf.

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What is the next phase of the Sun, a low mass star?

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Red giant.

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What is a nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is a main sequence star?

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A star that is in the stable phase of hydrogen burning in its core.

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What happens during the red giant phase?

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The star expands and cools after exhausting hydrogen in its core.

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What is a supernova?

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A powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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What is a black hole?

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A region of space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.