Life Cycle of Stars

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational collapse of a massive star is so complete that no energy or matter can escape.

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What is a stellar nebula?

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

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What do stars use as fuel?

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Stars primarily use hydrogen as fuel for nuclear fusion.

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What type of star is our sun?

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Our sun is classified as an average star.

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What color do hotter stars appear to be?

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Hotter stars appear blue.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a massive star's life cycle.

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What is a neutron star?

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A neutron star is the remnant core of a massive star that has undergone a supernova explosion, composed mostly of neutrons.

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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 stellar nebula, main sequence, red giant, supernova, and black hole or neutron star.

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What happens during the main sequence phase of a star?

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During the main sequence phase, a star fuses hydrogen into helium in its core, producing energy.

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What is the difference between a high mass star and an average star?

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High mass stars have a greater mass than average stars and evolve more quickly, often ending in supernovae.