Star Clusters Flashcard

Star Clusters Flashcard

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Chemistry

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are nebulas?

Back

Nebulas are gas and dust clouds in space where stars are formed.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the turnoff point on the main sequence?

Back

The turnoff point is where stars move away from the main sequence.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do astronomers determine the age of a star cluster?

Back

Astronomers determine the age of a star cluster by using an H-R diagram.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are star clusters?

Back

Star clusters are groupings of stars that formed together and stick together due to mutual gravitational attraction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main sequence in the context of star clusters?

Back

The main sequence is a band running from the top left to the bottom right on an H-R diagram.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a protostar?

Back

A protostar is an early stage in the formation of a star, where gas and dust are collapsing under gravity.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supernova?

Back

A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle.

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