Life Cycle of Stars

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What are main sequence stars primarily made of?

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Hydrogen and Helium

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What happens during nuclear fusion?

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Smaller atoms are forced together to create larger atoms, releasing energy.

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How are elements heavier than Iron formed?

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They form when a red super giant explodes as a supernova.

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What can be exchanged with the surroundings in a CLOSED SYSTEM?

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Energy

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What does the Big Bang theory suggest about the universe?

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The universe is continually expanding.

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What is a star's life cycle?

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The life cycle of a star includes stages: nebula, main sequence, red giant/supergiant, and supernova or white dwarf.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of gas and dust in space, where stars are born.

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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.

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What is the role of gravity in star formation?

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Gravity pulls together gas and dust in a nebula to form a star.

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in a star's life cycle where it expands and cools after exhausting its hydrogen fuel.