Lifecycle of Stars Flashcard 2024

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is the explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle, resulting in a bright, short-lived burst of energy.

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What is a protostar?

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A protostar is a 'baby' star that forms in the center of a nebula as it heats up.

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What determines the type of star death?

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The eventual type of star death depends on the star's mass.

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What does the color of a star indicate?

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The color of a star indicates its temperature.

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What do hotter stars produce more of?

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Hotter stars produce more energy.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is a small, dense star that is the remnant of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The life cycle of a star includes stages such as nebula, protostar, main sequence star, red giant, supernova, and either a neutron star or black hole.

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What is a main sequence star?

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A main sequence star is a star that is in the stable phase of its life cycle, where it fuses hydrogen into helium in its core.