Exploring the Life Cycle of Low Mass Stars

The video explores the life cycles of stars, focusing on low mass stars and the Sun. It explains how stars generate energy through hydrogen fusion and how their mass affects their lifespan. Low mass stars, like red dwarfs, can last for trillions of years, while stars like the Sun have shorter lifespans. The Sun will eventually become a red giant and then a white dwarf. The video also discusses the potential impact on Earth as the Sun evolves and reflects on the natural cycle of the universe.

What are stars primarily made of?

• Iron and Nickel

• Carbon and Silicon

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

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

• Nuclear fusion

• Combustion

• Nuclear fission

• Chemical reactions

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How long can a low mass red dwarf star last?

• 10 million years

• 100 million years

• 1 billion years

• 1 trillion years

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

• It explodes as a supernova

• It becomes a black hole

• It stops producing energy

• It starts fusing helium

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What is the final stage of the Sun's lifecycle?

• Black hole

• White dwarf

• Supernova

• Red giant

What is the primary element produced in the core of the Sun during its main sequence?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Neon

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What will happen to the Sun's outer layers as it becomes a red giant?

• They will remain the same

• They will become hotter

• They will expand and cool

• They will contract

What will happen to Earth when the Sun becomes a red giant?

• It will become a gas giant

• It will move to a larger orbit

• It will remain unaffected

• It will be consumed by the Sun

What is a planetary nebula?

• A type of galaxy

• A type of black hole

• A cloud of gas and dust in space

• A phase in the lifecycle of some stars

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How does the mass of a star affect its lifecycle?

• Mass does not affect a star's lifecycle

• Higher mass stars have more explosive fates

• Lower mass stars live shorter

• Higher mass stars live longer