HR Diagram and Star Life Cycle

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What is a black hole?

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

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What causes the phenomenon of a black hole?

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The gravity of a black hole.

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What is a Stellar Nebula?

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A Stellar Nebula is a collection of gas and dust in space where new stars are born.

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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 are Main Sequence stars?

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Main Sequence stars are average stars that are more stable and common in the universe, including our Sun.

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What type of star is the Sun classified as?

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The Sun is classified as a main sequence star.

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What is the life cycle of a star?

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The life cycle of a star includes stages such as nebula, main sequence, red giant, and supernova, depending on its mass.

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What happens to a star after it becomes a red giant?

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After becoming a red giant, a star may shed its outer layers and form a planetary nebula, leaving behind a white dwarf.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a powerful explosion that occurs at the end of a star's life cycle, often resulting in the formation of a neutron star or black hole.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is the remnant core of a star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and shed its outer layers.