Warm-up: Stellar Evolution

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What is the final stage of a large red supergiant star?

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A black hole.

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What process defines a star as being in the main sequence?

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Fusing Hydrogen into Helium.

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How does the size and temperature of our sun compare to other stars?

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Medium size with medium temperature.

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What determines the life cycle of a star?

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By its mass.

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Which type of star has a longer lifespan?

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Small/Medium Star.

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What is stellar evolution?

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The process by which a star changes over time, including its birth, life, and death.

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What is a neutron star?

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A dense remnant of a supernova explosion, primarily composed of neutrons.

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What is a black dwarf?

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A theoretical stellar remnant that forms when a white dwarf cools down and no longer emits significant heat or light.

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What is a planetary nebula?

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A shell of gas ejected from a red giant star late in its life.

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What is the significance of a star's mass?

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It determines the star's life cycle, including its lifespan and the type of remnant it will leave behind.