Components of the Universe Flashcard

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What is the size and temperature classification of our Sun?

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Medium size with medium temperature.

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To which category do stars like our Sun belong?

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Main Sequence.

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What characteristics describe stars located in area A?

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Bright and Hot.

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What is a Star?

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A large celestial body that is made of plasma and held together by gravity.

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In which galaxy is the Sun located?

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Milky Way galaxy.

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What is the primary component of stars?

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Plasma.

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What force holds stars together?

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Gravity.

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What is the difference between a white dwarf and a supergiant?

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A white dwarf is a small, dense star that has exhausted most of its nuclear fuel, while a supergiant is a massive star that has expanded and cooled.

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What is the lifecycle of a star?

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A star forms from a nebula, enters the main sequence, may become a red giant or supergiant, and ends as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system.