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What is the first stage in the life cycle of a star?
What is the first stage in the life cycle of a star?
What occurs when nuclear fusion starts in a protostar?
What occurs when nuclear fusion starts in a protostar?
What forms when a low or medium mass star exhausts its hydrogen fuel?
What forms when a low or medium mass star exhausts its hydrogen fuel?
What is the outcome of a supernova?
What is the outcome of a supernova?
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Which stage follows the main sequence star phase?
Which stage follows the main sequence star phase?
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What happens to the core after a red super giant star explodes?
What happens to the core after a red super giant star explodes?
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What is the final stage of a low or medium mass star?
What is the final stage of a low or medium mass star?
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Which hypothesis describes the formation of stars from clouds of gas and dust?
Which hypothesis describes the formation of stars from clouds of gas and dust?
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Study Notes
Jumbled Words Activity
- Activity challenges recognition of words related to astronomy.
- Examples include simple words like "GAS," "LARGE," "STARS," "DUST," "CLOUDS," "PLANETS," and "GALAXY."
Theories on the Origin of the Universe
- Various theories exist to explain the universe's beginnings.
- Steady State Theory proposes a constant density of matter over time.
- Planetesimal Hypothesis suggests planets formed from small solid particles.
- Tidal Theory involves gravitational interactions leading to the formation of celestial bodies.
Life Cycle of a Star
- All stars originate from a nebula, a vast cloud of gas and dust.
- Gravity consolidates material in the nebula, forming a protostar, the initial stage of a star.
- Nuclear fusion ignites when the protostar becomes hot enough, marking the birth of a main sequence star.
- As a main sequence star exhausts hydrogen, it becomes a red giant or red supergiant.
Death of a Low or Medium Mass Star
- A red giant sheds its outer layers, creating a planetary nebula.
- The remaining core cools and becomes a white dwarf.
- Eventually, the white dwarf depletes its fuel and becomes a black dwarf, marking the end of its life.
Death of a High Mass Star
- A red supergiant can end its life in a dramatic supernova explosion.
- Post-explosion, remnants may form a neutron star, composed mainly of neutrons.
- The most massive stars may collapse into black holes, representing the ultimate endstate of high-mass stellar evolution.
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Test your skills with this fun word jumble quiz! Unscramble the words related to space and nature using the visual clues provided. It's a great way to enhance your vocabulary while discovering more about our universe.
