10 Questions
What is the process that more massive stars go through after becoming red supergiants?
Supernova explosion
What is the result of fusing two hydrogen atoms together?
Formation of helium atom and release of a neutron
Which type of radiation has the smallest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Gamma rays
Why do hotter stars shine more brightly with visible light?
Because higher temperature results in brighter light emission
What happens when a neutron from fusion collides with another hydrogen atom?
Formation of a helium atom and release of more neutrons
What characteristic of a star contributes to its brightness in the night sky?
Distance between the Earth and the star
Which element gives off specific wavelengths of light when burned in a star's core?
Hydrogen
What is the primary reason for a star to shine brightly?
Nuclear fusion occurring in its core
How do gamma rays differ from other forms of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Smallest wavelength and highest energy
What happens to stars without enough mass to initiate fusion?
They end up as brown dwarfs.
Explore how stars are formed and how they produce heat and light through nuclear fusion. Learn how scientists determine the elements within a star by analyzing their emissions spectra.
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