Life Cycle of Stars

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The life cycle of a star is the series of stages a star goes through from its formation to its end, including stages like nebula, main sequence, red giant, and supernova.

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What type of star is the hottest?

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Blue stars are the hottest type of stars.

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What happens to our Sun when it runs out of fuel?

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When our Sun runs out of fuel, it will become a white dwarf.

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What is the most common type of star in the universe?

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Most stars are main sequence stars.

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What do supergiants form after they exhaust their nuclear fuel?

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Supergiants can explode in a supernova.

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What does a low mass star become when it runs out of fuel?

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A low mass star becomes a white dwarf.

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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 supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle, often resulting in the formation of a neutron star or black hole.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is the remnant core of a low to medium mass star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in the life cycle of a star where it expands and cools after exhausting hydrogen in its core.