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Stars and Their Formation

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What is the process that more massive stars go through after becoming red supergiants?

Supernova explosion (correct)

Transition to white dwarfs

Creation of new stars

Brown dwarfs formation

What is the result of fusing two hydrogen atoms together?

Generation of deuterium and tritium isotopes

Creation of oxygen atom and production of gamma rays

Development of nitrogen atom and emission of neutrinos

Formation of helium atom and release of a neutron (correct)

Which type of radiation has the smallest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Ultraviolet rays

**Gamma rays** (correct)

X-rays

Infrared radiation

Why do hotter stars shine more brightly with visible light?

Because higher temperature results in brighter light emission Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a neutron from fusion collides with another hydrogen atom?

Formation of a helium atom and release of more neutrons Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of a star contributes to its brightness in the night sky?

Distance between the Earth and the star Signup and view all the answers

Which element gives off specific wavelengths of light when burned in a star's core?

Hydrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for a star to shine brightly?

Nuclear fusion occurring in its core Signup and view all the answers

How do gamma rays differ from other forms of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Smallest wavelength and highest energy Signup and view all the answers

What happens to stars without enough mass to initiate fusion?

They end up as brown dwarfs. Signup and view all the answers