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C19 Stars (AI idiot) Flashcards

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What is a star?

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A star is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma held together by gravity.

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What process occurs in a star’s core to produce energy?

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Nuclear fusion occurs in a star’s core to produce energy.

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What is the primary element in a star’s core that undergoes nuclear fusion?

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Hydrogen is the primary element in a star’s core that undergoes nuclear fusion.

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What is the life cycle of a star like our Sun?

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The life cycle of a star like our Sun involves stages such as main sequence, red giant, and white dwarf.

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What is the most massive star known to exist?

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The most massive star known to exist is R136a1 in the Large Magellanic Cloud.

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What is a neutron star?

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A neutron star is the collapsed core of a massive star after a supernova explosion.

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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.

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What is the Chandrasekhar limit?

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The Chandrasekhar limit is the maximum mass of a stable white dwarf star, approximately 1.4 times the mass of the Sun.

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What is a planetary nebula?

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A planetary nebula is a glowing shell of gas ejected by a dying low-mass star.

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What is a supernova?

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A supernova is a stellar explosion that briefly outshines an entire galaxy.

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What is a pulsar?

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A pulsar is a highly magnetized rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation.

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What is a white dwarf?

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A white dwarf is a small, dense star that is the leftover core of a low-mass star after it has exhausted its nuclear fuel.

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What is the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram used for?

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The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram is used to classify stars based on their luminosity, temperature, and evolutionary stage.

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What is the main sequence on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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The main sequence on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram represents the stage of a star’s life where it is fusing hydrogen into helium in its core.

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What is a brown dwarf?

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A brown dwarf is a substellar object that is too small to sustain hydrogen-1 fusion reactions in its core.

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What is a red giant star?

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A red giant star is a large, luminous star in a late stage of its evolution.

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What is the significance of the Sun’s luminosity?

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The Sun’s luminosity is the total amount of energy emitted by the Sun per unit time.

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What is the source of a star’s energy?

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The source of a star’s energy is nuclear fusion in its core.

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What is the composition of a star’s outer layers?

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The outer layers of a star are primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.

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What is a protostar?

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A protostar is a dense core of gas and dust that is collapsing under gravity to form a star.

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What is the difference between apparent magnitude and absolute magnitude?

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Apparent magnitude is a measure of how bright a star appears from Earth, while absolute magnitude is a measure of its intrinsic brightness.

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What is the Stefan-Boltzmann law?

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The Stefan-Boltzmann law states that the total energy radiated per unit surface area of a black body is directly proportional to the fourth power of its absolute temperature.

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What is the main factor that determines a star’s life cycle?

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The main factor that determines a star’s life cycle is its mass.

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What is the significance of the main sequence on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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The main sequence on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram represents the phase of a star’s life where it is stable, fusing hydrogen in its core.

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What is the end fate of a high-mass star?

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The end fate of a high-mass star is to undergo a supernova explosion and either become a neutron star or a black hole.

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What is the structure of a star like our Sun?

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The structure of a star like our Sun consists of a core, radiative zone, convective zone, and photosphere.

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What is the role of nuclear fusion in a star’s core?

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Nuclear fusion in a star’s core provides the energy that counteracts the force of gravity, preventing the star from collapsing.

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What is the significance of the Eddington luminosity limit?

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The Eddington luminosity limit is the maximum luminosity that a star can achieve before the radiation pressure exceeds the gravitational force, leading to instability.

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What is the process by which a star like our Sun will eventually end its life?

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A star like our Sun will eventually end its life by shedding its outer layers to form a planetary nebula, leaving behind a white dwarf.

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What is the relationship between a star’s mass and its luminosity?

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The relationship between a star’s mass and its luminosity is that more massive stars have higher luminosities.

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What is the significance of the Hertzsprung gap on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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The Hertzsprung gap on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram represents a region where stars are evolving from the main sequence to become red giants.

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What is the significance of the Hayashi track in stellar evolution?

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The Hayashi track in stellar evolution represents the path that a contracting protostar follows on its way to becoming a main sequence star.

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What is the role of the photosphere in a star’s structure?

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The photosphere is the visible surface of a star where most of the light that we see comes from.

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What is the significance of the Roche limit in binary star systems?

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The Roche limit in binary star systems is the distance within which a celestial body will disintegrate due to tidal forces exerted by its companion star.

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What is the source of a star’s pressure support?

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The source of a star’s pressure support is the energy generated by nuclear fusion in its core.

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What is the significance of the Cepheid variable stars in astronomy?

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Cepheid variable stars are important in astronomy as their pulsation periods are directly related to their luminosities, allowing for distance measurements in the universe.

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What is the significance of the helium flash in the evolution of low-mass stars?

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The helium flash in the evolution of low-mass stars marks the transition from core helium fusion to shell helium fusion.

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What is the role of convection in a star’s interior?

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Convection in a star’s interior helps transport energy from the core to the surface through the movement of hot gas.

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What is the significance of the red clump on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram?

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The red clump on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram represents a stage in the evolution of low-mass stars after they leave the main sequence.

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What is the process by which a low-mass star like our Sun will eventually end its life?

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A low-mass star like our Sun will eventually end its life by becoming a red giant, shedding its outer layers to form a planetary nebula, and leaving behind a white dwarf.

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What is the significance of the Saha equation in astrophysics?

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The Saha equation in astrophysics describes the ionization state of a plasma as a function of temperature and density.

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What is the role of the convective zone in a star’s structure?

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The convective zone in a star’s structure helps transport energy from the interior to the surface through the movement of hot gas.

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What is the significance of the CNO cycle in stellar nucleosynthesis?

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The CNO cycle in stellar nucleosynthesis is a catalytic cycle that converts hydrogen into helium in high-mass stars.

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What is the significance of the helium flash in the evolution of high-mass stars?

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The helium flash in the evolution of high-mass stars marks the transition from core helium fusion to shell helium fusion.

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What is the importance of the virial theorem in understanding stellar structure?

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The virial theorem in understanding stellar structure relates the kinetic and potential energy of a system in equilibrium.

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What is the significance of the Saha ionization equation in astrophysics?

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The Saha ionization equation in astrophysics describes the ionization equilibrium in a plasma as a function of temperature and density.

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What is the role of the radiative zone in a star’s structure?

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The radiative zone in a star’s structure transports energy from the core to the convective zone through radiation.

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