Life Cycle of a Star

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What is an exploding, high mass star called?

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supernova

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After a supernova, if the core is massive enough it can collapse into a...

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Black Hole

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What do all H-R diagrams show about stars?

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brightness and temperature

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What is a large celestial body that is composed of gas and emits energy in the form of light and heat?

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Star

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The most common elements stars are made of...

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Hydrogen & Helium

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A star is born when it begins...

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nuclear fusion

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Our sun and most stars are in what stage of their life cycle?

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Main Sequence

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The fate of our Sun will be to...

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expand and engulf inner planets.

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Main element used to fuel a star during most of its life:

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Hydrogen

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On the H-R diagram, where are the white dwarf stars located?

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