Life Cycle of Stars

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What determines the mass of a star?

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The mass of a star is determined by the amount of matter it contains.

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What is the final stage in the life cycle of a low-mass star?

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The final stage in the life cycle of a low-mass star is a black dwarf.

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During which life cycle stage are stars the most stable?

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Stars are most stable during the Main Sequence stage.

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What property of a star determines its color?

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The color of a star is determined by its temperature.

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What is the name given to the explosion of a high-mass star?

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The explosion of a high-mass star is called a supernova.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars.

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What is a red giant?

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A red giant is a late stage in the life cycle of a star, characterized by expansion and cooling.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is the remnant core of a low-mass star after it has shed its outer layers.

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What is a neutron star?

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A neutron star is the collapsed core of a massive star, incredibly dense and composed mostly of neutrons.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

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What is a black hole?

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