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Which process is responsible for the formation of light elements such as Hydrogen and Helium?
Which process is responsible for the formation of light elements such as Hydrogen and Helium?
- Big bang nucleosynthesis (correct)
- Supernova nucleosynthesis
- Terrestrial nucleosynthesis
- Stellar nucleosynthesis
Which element is the lightest and at the same time the most abundant in outer space?
Which element is the lightest and at the same time the most abundant in outer space?
- Hydrogen (correct)
- Lithium
- Iron
- Helium
How are heavier elements formed?
How are heavier elements formed?
- Through nuclear fission
- Through combustion
- Through nuclear fusion (correct)
- Through nuclear synthesis
Which of the following is a major factor in determining the life span of a star?
Which of the following is a major factor in determining the life span of a star?
In which stage do massive stars explode and release large amounts of energy?
In which stage do massive stars explode and release large amounts of energy?
What period in a star's life is the fusing of hydrogen into helium the primary process?
What period in a star's life is the fusing of hydrogen into helium the primary process?
What is the primary mechanism by which heavy elements are formed in the universe?
What is the primary mechanism by which heavy elements are formed in the universe?
What happens to the core of a red giant star as it exhausts its nuclear fuel?
What happens to the core of a red giant star as it exhausts its nuclear fuel?
Which of the following is true about the slow (s-process) and rapid (r-process) neutron capture?
Which of the following is true about the slow (s-process) and rapid (r-process) neutron capture?
What is the primary factor that determines the life cycle of a star?
What is the primary factor that determines the life cycle of a star?
What is the initial state of a star before it begins its life cycle?
What is the initial state of a star before it begins its life cycle?
What is the significance of the $r$-process in the formation of heavy elements?
What is the significance of the $r$-process in the formation of heavy elements?
What is the main nuclear reaction that occurs during the main sequence phase of a low-mass star's life cycle?
What is the main nuclear reaction that occurs during the main sequence phase of a low-mass star's life cycle?
What is the primary force responsible for the initial contraction of a stellar nebula, leading to star formation?
What is the primary force responsible for the initial contraction of a stellar nebula, leading to star formation?
In the life cycle of a high-mass star, what is the primary reason for its shorter main sequence phase compared to low-mass stars?
In the life cycle of a high-mass star, what is the primary reason for its shorter main sequence phase compared to low-mass stars?
What is the primary source of heavy elements like iron, gold, and uranium in the universe?
What is the primary source of heavy elements like iron, gold, and uranium in the universe?
What is the final stage in the life cycle of a low-mass star like the Sun?
What is the final stage in the life cycle of a low-mass star like the Sun?
What is the primary process responsible for the formation of light elements like helium, lithium, and beryllium in the universe?
What is the primary process responsible for the formation of light elements like helium, lithium, and beryllium in the universe?
