U4L4 Patterns and position of Stars

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What part of the H-R diagram do most stars spend their time?

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Main Sequence

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What is the ultimate fate of a star with a mass of 13 solar-masses?

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Supernova

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Hotter stars emit more light at which end of the spectrum?

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Blue end

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What is the fate of cooler stars in terms of light emission?

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They peak in the red.

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What is a binary system?

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A system where two stars orbit one another.

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What is the H-R diagram used for?

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To classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

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What is a supernova?

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A powerful explosion marking the death of a star.

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What is a red giant?

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A late stage in a star's life cycle where it expands and cools.

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What is a white dwarf?

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The remnant core of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is a brown dwarf?

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A substellar object that is not massive enough to sustain hydrogen fusion.