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What is the initial state of a star in its life cycle?
What is the initial state of a star in its life cycle?
Nebula
What stage comes after the protostar in a star's life cycle?
What stage comes after the protostar in a star's life cycle?
Main sequence star
What happens to a star that is the size of the Sun or less after it becomes a red giant?
What happens to a star that is the size of the Sun or less after it becomes a red giant?
- Becomes a supernova
- Ejects its outer layers and becomes a white dwarf (correct)
- Becomes a black dwarf (correct)
- Becomes a neutron star
The Sun is a red supergiant star.
The Sun is a red supergiant star.
What is the final stage of a star's life cycle if it was initially a white dwarf?
What is the final stage of a star's life cycle if it was initially a white dwarf?
What determines if a star becomes a black hole or a neutron star?
What determines if a star becomes a black hole or a neutron star?
A red supergiant star can eventually become a _______ supergiant.
A red supergiant star can eventually become a _______ supergiant.
What causes a nebula to condense into a protostar?
What causes a nebula to condense into a protostar?
What is the fate of a white dwarf star?
What is the fate of a white dwarf star?
How long do stars usually remain in the main sequence phase?
How long do stars usually remain in the main sequence phase?
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Study Notes
Prayer and Attendance
- Morning prayer expresses gratitude and seeks guidance for learning.
- Emphasizes protection, inspiration, and enlightenment from the Holy Spirit.
Mystery Box Game
- Two teams compete in the game.
- Players pick a letter, answer a question, and choose to KEEP or GIVE the box.
- Points in the box can be either beneficial or detrimental.
Life Cycle of a Star
- Stars undergo a life cycle starting from a nebula, progressing through various stages.
- The Sun is characterized as a main sequence star, representing a middle life stage.
Formation of Stars
- Stars form from clouds of gas and dust, called nebulas, that condense due to gravity.
- Gravitation increases density and temperature leading to a protostar.
Protostar to Main Sequence Star
- Protostars are early-stage stars with cores not yet hot enough for fusion.
- The transition from protostar to main sequence occurs when fusion of hydrogen into helium begins.
- Main sequence stars maintain equilibrium between fusion pressure and gravitational pull.
Stages of Star Life Cycle
- Stellar Nebula: Formation occurs within nebulas due to high hydrogen content.
- Protostar: Stabilizes and begins to glow but lacks core fusion.
- Main Sequence Star: Long-lasting stage where hydrogen is converted to helium; can last billions of years.
Final Stages for Smaller Stars
- Planetary Nebula: Smaller stars cool and lose luminosity.
- White Dwarf: Hot remnants that gradually cool down over time, eventually becoming less bright.
Black Dwarf
- A white dwarf becomes a black dwarf when it cools sufficiently and ceases to emit light.
- Creation of a black dwarf could exceed the universe's current age.
Large Stars
- Red Supergiants are larger and brighter than red giants and can contract becoming blue supergiants when core fusion occurs.
Fate of Massive Stars
- A star’s mass determines its end.
- If a supernova remnant is below 2.16 solar masses, it forms a neutron star.
- If above 2.16 solar masses, it may collapse into a black hole.
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