Practice - Stellar Evolution and Fusion Stages
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Practice Questions
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What is a protostar?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens before a star becomes fully formed.
Which phase do stars spend most of their lifetimes?
💡 Hint: Consider the longest part of a star's life cycle.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the initial stage of a star's lifecycle?
💡 Hint: Think about the earliest formation stage of a star.
True or False: All stars end as black holes.
💡 Hint: Consider the differences in stellar masses.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the lifespan of a star with 12 solar masses given that its lifespan is approximately inverse to the square of its mass.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between mass and lifespan scale.
Describe the processes that lead to the end stages of a star weighing more than 20 solar masses.
💡 Hint: Focus on the fusion processes and gravitational effects in massive stars.
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