Low Mass Stars

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What happens to hydrogen in a higher mass star?

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It fuses more quickly.

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What is the dividing line between low mass stars and high mass stars?

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Around eight times the mass of the Sun.

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When the Sun expands, what will it reach in size?

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It will reach a radius very close to the size of Earth's orbit.

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What is produced during the fusion of hydrogen?

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One helium nucleus.

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What will the Sun be classified as after it has blown off its outer layers?

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A white dwarf.

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Define a low mass star.

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A star with a mass less than eight times that of the Sun.

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What is the primary fuel for low mass stars during their main sequence phase?

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Hydrogen.

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What is the end stage of a low mass star's life cycle?

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It becomes a white dwarf.

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What is the process called when stars convert hydrogen into helium?

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Nuclear fusion.

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What is the significance of a star's mass in its life cycle?

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It determines the star's temperature, brightness, and lifespan.