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A red super giant becomes a ______ during its stellar explosion.
A red super giant becomes a ______ during its stellar explosion.
supernova
Neutron stars are formed when giant stars die in ______ and their cores collapse.
Neutron stars are formed when giant stars die in ______ and their cores collapse.
supernovas
A ______ is a region of space time from which gravity prevents anything, including light, from escaping.
A ______ is a region of space time from which gravity prevents anything, including light, from escaping.
black hole
The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass will usually deform ______ to form a black hole.
The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass will usually deform ______ to form a black hole.
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Protons and electrons essentially melt into each other to form ______ when neutron stars are created.
Protons and electrons essentially melt into each other to form ______ when neutron stars are created.
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Study Notes
High Mass Stars and Supernovae
- High mass stars evolve into red supergiants before undergoing a supernova explosion.
- A supernova is significantly more energetic than a nova, marking the end of a star's life cycle.
Formation of Neutron Stars and Black Holes
- Neutron stars form from the collapse of a giant star's core during a supernova event.
- During this collapse, protons and electrons combine to create neutrons.
- Black holes result from a dense region of space time where gravity is so strong that nothing, including light, can escape.
General Relativity and Black Holes
- According to the theory of general relativity, a sufficiently compact mass leads to the deformation of space-time, resulting in the formation of a black hole.
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Description
Explore the fascinating processes of high mass stars in Astronomy Unit III. This quiz covers the transformation of red super giants into supernovae and the formation of neutron stars and black holes. Test your knowledge on these explosive and mysterious celestial phenomena.
