The Formation of the Sun (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Definition of a nebula
Definition of a nebula
A cloud of gas, rock and dust
What a star begins as
What a star begins as
A nebula
Definition of a protostar
Definition of a protostar
A nebula drawn together by gravity
What occurs in a protostar's core
What occurs in a protostar's core
Fusion reactions
Force causing fusion reactions in stars
Force causing fusion reactions in stars
Gravity
Location of the Sun
Location of the Sun
Centre of our Solar System
How the Sun formed initially
How the Sun formed initially
Started as a nebula
First stage of star development
First stage of star development
Nebula formation
Second stage of star development
Second stage of star development
Fusion reactions occur in the core