Life Cycle of a Star

Front

What is the stage after the main sequence star?

Back

Red giant

Front

In which stage does a star spend most of its life, fusing hydrogen into helium?

Back

Main-sequence

Front

What is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape?

Back

Black hole

Front

What is the term for a gigantic explosion that marks the death of a large star?

Back

Supernova

Front

How many years is a medium-mass star like our sun expected to live?

Back

10 Billion years

Front

What is the initial stage of a star's life cycle called?

Back

Nebula

Front

What is formed when a star exhausts its nuclear fuel and collapses?

Back

White dwarf

Front

What is the name of the process where hydrogen is converted into helium in a star?

Back

Nuclear fusion

Front

What is the final stage of a massive star's life cycle after a supernova?

Back

Black hole or neutron star

Front

What type of star is larger than a main-sequence star and has a short life span?

Back

Supergiant