HR Diagram

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What is the H-R Diagram?

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The Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) Diagram is a scatter plot of stars showing the relationship between their absolute magnitudes or luminosities versus their stellar classifications or effective temperatures.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What does a supernova create when it explodes?

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A supernova creates a space object with strong gravity.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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Which color of star is the hottest?

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Blue Star.

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

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Stars get hotter.

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Are Giants considered hotter than White Dwarfs?

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False.

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What changes as you move from the bottom to the top of the H-R Diagram?

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Luminosity or Brightness.

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What is a White Dwarf?

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A White Dwarf is a small, dense star that is the remnants of a low or medium mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a Supergiant star?

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A Supergiant star is a very large star that is even more massive than a giant star, often found at the top of the H-R Diagram.

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What is the relationship between temperature and luminosity in stars?

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Generally, as the temperature of a star increases, its luminosity also increases.

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What type of star is found in the lower right of the H-R Diagram?

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Red Dwarfs.