Life Cycle of a Star

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What is an exploding, high mass star called?

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Supernova

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The path a star takes during its life cycle depends solely on its _____

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Mass

Front

Where does a star begin and end its life?

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Nebula

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What will happen to our Sun in the future?

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It will expand and engulf inner planets.

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What does a high mass star turn into after a supernova if it is not heavy enough to become a black hole?

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Neutron Star

Front

What is the first stage of a star's life cycle?

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Nebula

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What is the main factor that determines a star's life cycle?

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Mass

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What is a black hole?

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A region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape from it.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A small, dense star that is the remnants of a low to medium mass star.

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What is a neutron star?

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A type of stellar remnant that is very dense and composed mostly of neutrons.