High Mass Star Life Cycle
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the stages in the life cycle of a high mass star, including supernova and black hole formation.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the different stages of nuclear fusion that occur in the core of a high mass star, and explain how each stage leads to the creation of heavier elements.
2. Explain why iron accumulation in the core of a high mass star leads to its collapse. What two processes remove energy from the core?
3. What is a supernova, and what triggers this event in high mass stars?
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