H-R Diagram (FMS)

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What type of star is our sun?

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Main sequence

Front

How does a red supergiant compare to a white dwarf?

Back

Colder and brighter

Front

How does a blue supergiant compare to a red giant star?

Back

Hotter and brighter

Front

What factors does the H-R diagram classify stars by?

Back

Temperature and luminosity

Front

What type of star is Sirius B according to the H-R diagram?

Back

Hot and Dim Star

Front

What is the H-R diagram used for?

Back

To classify stars based on their temperature and luminosity.

Front

What is a blue giant star?

Back

A very hot and luminous star that is larger than the sun.

Front

What is a red giant star?

Back

A star that has expanded and cooled, becoming redder and larger.

Front

What is a white dwarf?

Back

A small, dense star that is the remnant of a low-mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

Front

What does luminosity refer to in the context of stars?

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The total amount of energy emitted by a star per unit of time.