Formation of a Solar System and Evolution of a Star

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What is a high mass star's evolution after the main sequence?

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A high mass star becomes a supergiant after the main sequence.

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What process indicates the birth of a star?

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Nuclear Fusion signals the birth of a star.

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What is the final stage in the lifecycle of a sun-sized star?

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The final stage is a White Dwarf.

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What are the two most abundant elements in the universe?

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Hydrogen and helium are the two most abundant elements.

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What forms at the center of the accretion disk?

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A protostar forms in the very center of the accretion disk.

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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 protostar?

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A protostar is an early stage in the formation of a star, where gas and dust begin to collapse under gravity.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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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 black hole?

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