Review - Life of a Star and HR Diagram

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What is a White Dwarf?

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A White Dwarf is a small, dense star that is the remnant of a star that has exhausted most of its nuclear fuel and has shed its outer layers. They have high temperatures but low luminosity.

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Which star type has the lowest temperature?

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The star type with the lowest temperature is typically a Red Dwarf.

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What does absolute magnitude measure?

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Absolute magnitude measures the intrinsic brightness of a star, with lower values indicating brighter stars.

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What causes a protostar to develop in a nebula?

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Gravity causes the gas and dust in a nebula to pull together, forming a protostar.

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What two qualities are displayed in a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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Surface Temperature and Absolute Magnitude.

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Define a protostar.

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A protostar is an early stage in the formation of a star, where gas and dust collapse under gravity but nuclear fusion has not yet begun.

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What is the significance of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is significant because it classifies stars based on their luminosity and temperature, helping to understand stellar evolution.

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What is luminosity?

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Luminosity is the total amount of energy emitted by a star per unit time, often measured in watts.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is the relationship between temperature and color in stars?

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The temperature of a star determines its color; hotter stars appear blue or white, while cooler stars appear red.

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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 characterized by a large radius and low surface temperature, resulting in a reddish appearance.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3