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What happens to white dwarf stars once they use up all their energy resources?
What happens to white dwarf stars once they use up all their energy resources?
- They explode in a supernova event.
- They start nuclear fusion again.
- They cool down and become black dwarfs. (correct)
- They turn into neutron stars.
Why do white dwarf stars eventually become black dwarfs?
Why do white dwarf stars eventually become black dwarfs?
- They run out of energy for nuclear fusion. (correct)
- They increase in temperature significantly.
- They transform into neutron stars.
- They undergo a supernova event.
What is left behind after a supernova event?
What is left behind after a supernova event?
- A neutron star (correct)
- A red giant
- A white dwarf star
- A main-sequence star
How can we describe our sun in terms of spectral classification?
How can we describe our sun in terms of spectral classification?
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At what stage of its lifecycle is the Sun currently in?
At what stage of its lifecycle is the Sun currently in?
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What is the approximate age of our Sun?
What is the approximate age of our Sun?
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What is a common characteristic of neutron stars?
What is a common characteristic of neutron stars?
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What differentiates the white dwarf star stage from the neutron star stage?
What differentiates the white dwarf star stage from the neutron star stage?
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Which type of star is our Sun in relation to its size?
Which type of star is our Sun in relation to its size?
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What happens to the surface temperature of white dwarf stars as they cool down?
What happens to the surface temperature of white dwarf stars as they cool down?
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