Star Life Cycle
Where do all stars begin?
In the nebula
Where will you find the hottest stars on the HR diagram?
On the left side of the x axis.
Which galaxy does our solar system belong?
The Milky Way Galaxy
True or False. A star's mass has no affect on it's life Cycle?
False
Describe the temperature and luminosity of white dwarfs.
White dwarfs are hot and dim.
What category of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Spiral Galaxy.
During which phase of a star's life cycle will it become a red giant?
When it begins to fuse Helium because it ran out of Hydrogen.
Describe the relationship between color and temperature on the HR diagram for Main sequence stars.
Temperature of stars increase as color changes from red to blue.
Describe the galaxy that is round and flat and contains older stars with little gas and dust.
Elliptical galaxies
Describe the end of a high mass star's life.
It will end in a supernova and then form a black hole or neutron star.
Which category of stars are cool and bright?
Red giants and red supergiants.
Explain how spiral galaxies are different from elliptical galaxies.
Answers may vary.
What is our Sun's next stage in its life cycle?
It will become a red giant.
Which spectral class does the Sun belong?
G
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