10 Questions
What happens to white dwarf stars once they use up all their energy resources?
They cool down and become black dwarfs.
Why do white dwarf stars eventually become black dwarfs?
They run out of energy for nuclear fusion.
What is left behind after a supernova event?
A neutron star
How can we describe our sun in terms of spectral classification?
G-class star
At what stage of its lifecycle is the Sun currently in?
Mid-stage
What is the approximate age of our Sun?
4.5 billion years
What is a common characteristic of neutron stars?
Extremely dense core with only neutrons
What differentiates the white dwarf star stage from the neutron star stage?
Neutron stars are still able to perform nuclear fusion.
Which type of star is our Sun in relation to its size?
Average-sized star
What happens to the surface temperature of white dwarf stars as they cool down?
It decreases.
Learn about different types of stars in the universe including supergiants, giant stars, and main-sequence stars. Explore their characteristics and differences to understand their place in the cosmos.
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