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The different luminosity classes of stars include: (select all that apply)

  • Supergiants (correct)
  • Giants (correct)
  • Bright Supergiants (correct)
  • Main Sequence (correct)
  • Subgiants (correct)

Star clusters are important to the study of stellar evolution because stars in a given cluster have the same?

age

Which star has the largest surface area, Goofy Star with an absolute magnitude of +8.0 or Daffy Star with an absolute magnitude of -2.0?

Daffy Star

Which of the following statements is always true of any two stars that have the same absolute magnitude?

<p>They have the same luminosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the central regions of massive main sequence stars transmit energy?

<p>by convection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which object(s) is giving off just as much energy as object B?

<p>object C</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chili Pepper is a stationary main sequence star that appears red when viewed from Earth; which of the following is always true?

<p>It will live longer than a B spectral type main sequence star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How will the fusion rate of Star A (4 solar masses) compare to the fusion rate of Star B (8 solar masses)?

<p>Star A's fusion rate will be more than two times slower than that of Star B.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most stars generate their energy by the thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen to form _____ and _____

<p>hydrogen; helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

Parallax is used to measure?

<p>distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

A star on the lower right-hand part of the main sequence will ______ than a star on the upper left-hand part of the main sequence.

<p>be less massive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which star has the greater surface area: Enzo star (same energy as Ferdinand star but hotter) or Ferdinand star?

<p>Ferdinand</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which star in the figure below is closest to Earth?

<p>Star A</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is the most correct about the comparison between a spectral type G5 main sequence star and a spectral type O5 main sequence star?

<p>The G5 star is dimmer, cooler, smaller, and will live longer than the O5 main sequence star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Luminosity Classes of Stars

  • Stars are classified into different luminosity classes: Supergiants, Giants, Subgiants, Main Sequence, Bright Supergiants.

Importance of Star Clusters

  • Star clusters are crucial for studying stellar evolution as they consist of stars that share the same age.

Absolute Magnitude and Surface Area

  • Daffy Star, with an absolute magnitude of -2.0, has a larger surface area than Goofy Star, which has an absolute magnitude of +8.0.

Luminosity of Stars

  • Two stars with the same absolute magnitude have identical luminosity, regardless of their types, such as Red Giants or White Dwarfs.

Energy Transmission in Massive Stars

  • In massive main sequence stars, energy is transported outward through convection in their central regions.

Energy Emission Comparison

  • When comparing energy output, object C emits the same amount of energy as object B.

Lifespan of Main Sequence Stars

  • A main sequence star like Chili Pepper, appearing red, will have a longer lifespan compared to hotter spectral type B stars.

Fusion Rates of Stars

  • Star A, with 4 solar masses, has a fusion rate that is more than two times slower than Star B, which has 8 solar masses.

Energy Generation in Stars

  • The majority of stars derive their energy through the thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium.

Parallax Measurement

  • Parallax is a method utilized for determining the distance to stars.

Mass Comparison on Main Sequence

  • A star located on the lower right side of the main sequence is less massive than a star on the upper left side.

Surface Area and Temperature

  • When two stars release equal energy, the cooler star (Ferdinand) will have a greater surface area than the hotter star (Enzo).

Proximity to Earth

  • Among the options provided, Star A is identified as the closest star to Earth.

Comparison of Spectral Types

  • A spectral type G5 main sequence star is dimmer, cooler, smaller, and has a longer lifespan compared to a spectral type O5 main sequence star.

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