LOW MASS STARS INTRO

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What are stars primarily made of?

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Hydrogen and Helium

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What process do stars use to generate energy in their cores?

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Nuclear fusion

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How does the mass of a star affect its lifecycle?

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Higher mass stars have more explosive fates.

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How long can a low mass red dwarf star last?

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1 trillion years

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What happens to a star when it runs out of hydrogen in its core?

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It starts fusing helium.

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What is the main sequence phase of a star?

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The longest phase in a star's life where it fuses hydrogen into helium.

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What is a red dwarf star?

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A low mass star that burns hydrogen slowly and can last for trillions of years.

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What is the fate of a low mass star at the end of its life?

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It becomes a white dwarf after shedding its outer layers.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a supernova?

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