Characteristics of Stars

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What is the average distance between the Sun and the major asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter?

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Approximately 390 million kilometers.

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Which star is known for having a hotter surface temperature and brighter luminosity than Sirius and is likely to end in a supernova?

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Rigel.

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What process in stars combines lighter elements into heavier elements, producing large amounts of energy?

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Nuclear Fusion.

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How is the Sun classified according to its luminosity and temperature?

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As a main sequence star with a temperature of approximately 5,500K and a luminosity of 1.

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What determines if a star becomes a Supergiant or a Giant?

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The mass of the star.

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What is a star's luminosity?

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The total amount of energy emitted by a star per unit time.

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What is the main sequence in the context of stars?

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A continuous and distinctive band of stars that appears on plots of stellar color versus brightness.

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What is the significance of a star's temperature?

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It affects the star's color, luminosity, and life cycle.

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What is a supernova?

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

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What is the difference between a Giant and a Supergiant star?

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Supergiants are more massive and larger than Giants.