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What is the term for a ratio of size in a map or model?
What is the term for a ratio of size in a map or model?
What is the primary composition of a star?
What is the primary composition of a star?
What is the force that pulls two objects toward each other?
What is the force that pulls two objects toward each other?
What is the process by which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?
What is the process by which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?
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What is the fastest known speed in the universe?
What is the fastest known speed in the universe?
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What happens to the temperature of the gas as it is compressed?
What happens to the temperature of the gas as it is compressed?
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What is the result of a massive star forming a supergiant and then exploding?
What is the result of a massive star forming a supergiant and then exploding?
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What is formed when a star has no more hydrogen left and starts fusing larger atoms?
What is formed when a star has no more hydrogen left and starts fusing larger atoms?
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What is the state of the remaining material after a massive star explodes?
What is the state of the remaining material after a massive star explodes?
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What is the final stage of a star's life cycle?
What is the final stage of a star's life cycle?
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Study Notes
Scale
- Refers to the ratio of size in a map or model, representing a smaller version of something larger
Stars
- A ball of hot gas, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium
- Undergoes nuclear fusion, releasing energy in the form of light waves
- Nuclear fusion is a reaction where atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy
Gravity
- A natural force that attracts two objects towards each other
Energy and Mass
- Energy is equivalent to mass times the speed of light squared (E=mc²)
- Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object
Speed of Light
- The fastest known speed in the universe
- A fundamental constant in physics
Atomic Nuclei
- The building blocks of matter
- Consist of protons and neutrons bound together in the nucleus of an atom
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Test your knowledge of astronomy fundamentals, including scales, stars, and nuclear reactions. Learn about the life cycle of stars, nuclear fusion, and more.
