Stars Flashcards

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What is the sequence of a star the same size as our sun?

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Proto star
Main sequence star
Red giant
White dwarf star
Black dwarf star

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What is the sequence of a star much bigger than our sun?

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Proto star
Main sequence star
Red super giant
Supernova
Neutron star or black hole

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What happens after a proto star is hot and dense enough?

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Nuclear fusion begins and it becomes a main sequence star

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What happens when core hydrogen runs out?

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Core helium burning begins and it becomes a supernovae

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What happens when core helium runs out.

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It heats until a heavier element is ignited in a shell and in the core. This cycle continues until the star is ready to collapse

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What happens when a star is ready to collapse

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The star collapses and an explosion happens called a supernova

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What happens after a supernova?

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The star becomes a neutron star or (if the star is big enough) it can become a black hole

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