Unit 07 - Star Cycle (FZS)

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What is the process that marks the birth of a star?

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Nuclear fusion starts.

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What is a nebula?

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A nebula is a birthplace of stars, made up of gas and dust, and contracts due to gravity to begin forming a star.

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What happens to a Red Giant's outer atmosphere when it drifts away?

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It becomes a planetary nebula.

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What can the core of a star collapse into after a supernova?

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A neutron star or a black hole, if massive enough.

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What type of star is responsible for forming elements in the universe?

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Super Giant Star.

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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.

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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 from it.

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What is a Supernova?

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A Supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star, marking the end of its life cycle.

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What is the difference between a Red Giant and a Super Giant?

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A Red Giant is a late stage in a star's life cycle, while a Super Giant is a much larger star that has expanded significantly.

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What is the main sequence phase of a star?

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The main sequence is the longest phase in a star's life cycle where it fuses hydrogen into helium in its core.