Lifecycle of Stars Flashcard 2024

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What is the lifecycle stage of a high mass star after the main sequence?

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Supergiant

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What is the lifecycle stage of a low mass star after the main sequence?

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Red Giant

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What determines the eventual type of star death?

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Mass

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What will happen to our sun in about 5 billion years?

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It will expand to become a Red Giant.

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What is the correct sequence of star development?

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Nebula, Main Sequence, Red Giant

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What is a Nebula?

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

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What is a Main Sequence star?

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A stable phase in a star's life where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

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What is a Red Giant?

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A late stage in a star's life when it expands and cools after exhausting hydrogen.

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What is a Supernova?

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

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What is a Black Dwarf?

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A theoretical end stage of a star that has cooled and no longer emits significant heat or light.