Life Cycle of Stars

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What happens to the brightness and temperature of a star over time?

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The relative brightness and temperature of a star change over time.

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What is the stage where a massive star explodes and releases a lot of energy?

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Supernova

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What do low-mass stars swell into?

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Red Giant

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Will our sun form a black hole when it dies?

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No, our sun will not form a black hole when it dies.

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Is our sun among the most massive stars in our galaxy?

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No, our sun is not among the most massive stars in our galaxy.

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What is the life cycle stage of a star after it becomes a red giant?

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It can become a planetary nebula and then a white dwarf.

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is the main sequence stage of a star?

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The main sequence is the longest stage in a star's life cycle where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

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What is a red supergiant?

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A red supergiant is a very large star that has expanded and cooled, often found at the end of a massive star's life cycle.

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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 massive star's life cycle.