Stages of Star Evolution: From Magnesium to Iron

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What celestial object is formed when a protostar runs out of material before achieving nuclear fusion?

Planet

Supernova

White dwarf

Brown dwarf (correct)

Which event led to the formation of the Crab Nebula?

Protostar collapse

Supernova (correct)

Nuclear fusion

White dwarf formation

What is the role of protostars in star formation?

First step in forming a star (correct)

Creating black holes

Triggering supernovae

Forming planetary nebulae

What do celestial objects called 'protostars' lack in their cores?

Nuclear fusion Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a protostar cannot create nuclear fusion at its core?

Becomes a brown dwarf Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of gas in a protostar undergoing gravitational compression?

Collapsing into a sphere Signup and view all the answers

Which type of celestial object is between a planet and a star?

Brown dwarf Signup and view all the answers

What will result if a protostar can successfully create nuclear fusion?

New star formation Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of protostars in stellar evolution?

They mark the beginning of star formation Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the protostar can't become large enough to achieve nuclear fusion?

It becomes a brown dwarf. Signup and view all the answers

Stages of Star Evolution: From Magnesium to Iron

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Questions and Answers

What celestial object is formed when a protostar runs out of material before achieving nuclear fusion?

Which event led to the formation of the Crab Nebula?

What is the role of protostars in star formation?

What do celestial objects called 'protostars' lack in their cores?

What happens if a protostar cannot create nuclear fusion at its core?

What is the status of gas in a protostar undergoing gravitational compression?

Which type of celestial object is between a planet and a star?

What will result if a protostar can successfully create nuclear fusion?

What is the significance of protostars in stellar evolution?

What happens if the protostar can't become large enough to achieve nuclear fusion?

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