Star properties

Star properties

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a star?

Back

A ball of hot gas, primarily hydrogen and helium, that undergoes nuclear fusion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does revolution mean in an astronomical context?

Back

The movement of an object around another object.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is apparent magnitude?

Back

The brightness of a star when viewed from Earth.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the H-R Diagram represent?

Back

A graph relating the temperature and brightness of stars.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is absolute magnitude?

Back

The true brightness of a star.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the primary components of a star?

Back

Hydrogen and helium.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does nuclear fusion occur in stars?

Back

Through the process of combining lighter atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing energy.

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