History of Stars Flashcards
1
Q
What process occurs in stars like the Sun that makes them shine?
A
Nuclear fusion, converting hydrogen into helium, releasing energy.
2
Q
What determines the fate of a star after it becomes a red giant?
A
The mass of the star; less massive stars become white dwarfs, more massive stars can end in supernova explosions.
3
Q
What will be the ultimate fate of our Sun?
A
It will expand into a red giant, vaporizing inner planets, and eventually become a white dwarf
