What are the stages in the life cycle of a star?
Understand the Problem
The question is providing information about the life cycle of a star, detailing the stages from a nebula to different outcomes like red giants or white dwarfs, and includes illustrations to represent these stages.
Answer
Nebula, Protostar, Main Sequence, Red Giant/Red Supergiant, Planetary Nebula/White Dwarf or Supernova/Neutron Star/Black Hole.
The main stages in the life cycle of a star are: 1. Nebula, 2. Protostar, 3. Main Sequence, 4. Red Giant or Red Supergiant, 5. Planetary Nebula (for low-mass stars), 6. White Dwarf (for low-mass stars), or Supernova, followed by Neutron Star or Black Hole (for massive stars).
Answer for screen readers
The main stages in the life cycle of a star are: 1. Nebula, 2. Protostar, 3. Main Sequence, 4. Red Giant or Red Supergiant, 5. Planetary Nebula (for low-mass stars), 6. White Dwarf (for low-mass stars), or Supernova, followed by Neutron Star or Black Hole (for massive stars).
More Information
Stars begin as nebulas, evolve through various stages such as protostars and main sequences, and end as different remnants depending on their initial mass: low mass stars often become white dwarfs, while massive stars may end as neutron stars or black holes.
Tips
A common mistake is not considering the star's mass when predicting its final stage. Star mass determines whether it becomes a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.
Sources
- The Life Cycle of a Star - Little Passports - littlepassports.com
- Life Cycle of a Star - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- How Stars Form: A Star's Life Cycle in Six Stages - KiwiCo - kiwico.com
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