Stars and HR Diagrams

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If two stars are the same size, what determines which star appears brighter?

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The star that is closer to the Earth will appear brighter than the star that is farther away.

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What is a small, hot star near the end of its life called?

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White dwarf.

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What is the name of the largest stars?

Back

Supergiants.

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How would you describe our sun in terms of size compared to other stars?

Back

Average.

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Which type of star is the coldest?

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Red Star.

Front

What is the main factor that affects a star's brightness as seen from Earth?

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Distance from Earth.

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What type of star is larger than a red giant but smaller than a supergiant?

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Red supergiant.

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What is the life cycle stage of a star before it becomes a white dwarf?

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Red giant.

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What is the Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram used for?

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To classify stars based on their luminosity and temperature.

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What color are the hottest stars on the HR diagram?

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Blue.