The Sun & HR Diagram Review

Front

What is the state of matter inside the Sun?

Back

Plasma

Front

Which type of star is the largest in diameter?

Back

Red giant

Front

What additional information does the H-R Diagram provide besides luminosity and temperature?

Back

Color and size

Front

Which element is most abundant in stars?

Back

Hydrogen

Front

What happens to stars as you move to the left on the H-R Diagram?

Back

Stars get hotter.

Front

What is the H-R Diagram used for?

Back

To classify stars based on their luminosity, temperature, color, and size.

Front

What are the main types of stars represented on the H-R Diagram?

Back

Main sequence stars, red giants, white dwarfs, and supergiants.

Front

What is the relationship between a star's temperature and its color?

Back

Hotter stars appear blue or white, while cooler stars appear red.

Front

What is a neutron star?

Back

A dense remnant of a supernova explosion, primarily composed of neutrons.

Front

What is a white dwarf?

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