Life Cycle of Stars

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What type of star is our sun?

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Average Star

Front

What is the term for a region in space where no energy or matter can escape due to gravitational collapse?

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Black Hole

Front

What does the core of a Red Giant become after collapsing?

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White Dwarf

Front

What is the name of the gigantic explosion that marks the death of a large star?

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Supernova

Front

What process results in helium from hydrogen atoms combining?

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Nuclear Fusion

Front

What is the life cycle stage of a star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel?

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Red Giant

Front

What is the final stage of a high mass star's life cycle?

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Black Hole or Neutron Star

Front

What is the main element that stars fuse in their cores during the main sequence phase?

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Hydrogen

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What is a Neutron Star?

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A dense remnant of a massive star that has undergone a supernova explosion.

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What is a Red Supergiant?

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A late stage in the life cycle of a massive star, characterized by its large size and red color.