The H-R Diagram & Stellar Lifetimes Flashcards
1
Q
Spectral classification (hottest to coldest)
A
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2
Q
Main sequence
A
Most stars are located on a diagonal line running from hot bright stars at the top left and cool dim stars at the bottom right
3
Q
red giants
A
stars that are big, bright, and cool
4
Q
white dwarfs
A
stars that are small, hot, and dim
5
Q
Where are the smallest stars on the main sequence?
A
lower right
6
Q
Where are the largest stars on the main sequence?
A
Upper left
7
Q
What determines how long a star lives?
A
Its mass
