Death of Stars Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a White Dwarf?
A
A small star that has pushed off its light elements.
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2
Q
What is a Black Dwarf?
A
A white dwarf that has lost all of its heat
3
Q
What happens because of a supernova?
A
There are heavy elements created. Anything past iron needs such violent conditions to be created. This also creates conditions for new stars to be created.
4
Q
What is a neutron star?
A
A star that has the density of a nucleus of an atom.
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5
Q
What are the parts of a black hole?
A
Singularity- The tiny particle of mass
Even Horizon- The point where we can see the pull of light
