The H-R Diagram
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can interpret the position of a star on the H-R diagram to determine its temperature, luminosity, and stage in the life cycle.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain how the temperature of a star affects its position on the H-R diagram.
2. Describe the relationship between a star's luminosity and its size, using examples from the H-R diagram.
3. What is the significance of the main sequence on the H-R diagram, and how does it relate to the majority of stars in the universe?
...and 6 more questions
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