Life Cycle of a Star

Front

A medium-mass star like our sun is expected to live for __________ years.

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10 Billion

Front

When a nebula is big and hot enough, it collapses on itself and ...................... is made.

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protostar

Front

The core of a Red Giant collapses and becomes a ___________________.

Back

White Dwarf

Front

How does a star produce elements heavier than iron (Fe)?

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supernova

Front

When a star's gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape, it's called a what?

Back

Black hole

Front

What is a nebula?

Back

A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

Back

The process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Front

What is a supernova?

Back

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.

Front

What is a white dwarf?

Back

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

Front

What is a black hole?

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An area in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.