The Life Cycle of Larger Stars (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Three main stages in a star's life cycle
Three main stages in a star's life cycle
Formation, stabilisation, and eventual destruction
What determines a star's life cycle path
What determines a star's life cycle path
The size of the star
Two factors determining a star's visible size
Two factors determining a star's visible size
Its actual size and distance from you
Size of the Sun compared to other stars in Milky Way
Size of the Sun compared to other stars in Milky Way
Relatively small star
Galaxy where the Sun is located
Galaxy where the Sun is located
The Milky Way
Do all stars go through a life cycle?
Do all stars go through a life cycle?
Yes, all stars have a life cycle
Do small & large stars follow the same life cycle?
Do small & large stars follow the same life cycle?
No, different life cycles based on star size
Examples of star sizes relative to the Sun
Examples of star sizes relative to the Sun
Same size as Sun, smaller than Sun, larger than Sun
Do stars come in various sizes?
Do stars come in various sizes?
Yes, different sizes
Life cycle of larger stars vs Sun-sized stars
Life cycle of larger stars vs Sun-sized stars
Larger stars follow a different life cycle