LIFE CYCLE OF A STAR Flashcards
1
Q
LIFE CYCLE OF STARS
what is the life cycle of a low mass star?
A
stellar nebula -> average stars -> red giants -> planetary nebula -> white dwarf -> black dwarf
2
Q
LIFE CYCLE OF STARS
what is the life cycle of a high mass star?
A
stellar nebula -> massive stars -> red supergiant -> supernova -> either neutron star or black hole
3
Q
true or false: heavy elements are formed as a star grows older (via stellar nucleosynthesis)
A
true
