Star Life Cycle

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What determines the life cycle path that a star will take?

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The mass of the star.

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What is the final stage of a low mass star?

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White dwarf.

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What is the force that causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula?

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Gravity.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4

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What does a high mass star become after the main sequence?

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Supergiant.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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Where do all stars start their life cycle?

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In a nebula.

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What is a nebula?

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A large cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is nuclear fusion?

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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What is a black hole?

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A region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape from it.

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What is a neutron star?

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A very dense star composed mostly of neutrons, formed from the remnants of a supernova.

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What is a red giant?

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A late stage in the life cycle of a star where it expands and cools after exhausting its hydrogen fuel.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3