Life Cycle of a Star

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What determines the path a star takes during its life cycle?

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The mass of the star.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is a nebula?

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A cloud of dust and gas in space.

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What can a massive core collapse into after a supernova?

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A Black Hole.

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What happens to the luminosity of a star as its radius increases?

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The luminosity increases.

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Where does a star begin its life?

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In a Nebula.

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What is the life cycle stage of a star after it leaves the main sequence?

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Red Giant.

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What is the main sequence phase of a star?

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is a supernova?

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

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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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 the cosmic microwave background?

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The afterglow radiation from the Big Bang, not directly related to stars.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2