Definitions that you should know- red giant, neutron star, white dwarf, orbital
What is a red giant?
A massive star in the later stage of its life that has expanded and cooled.
What is a neutron star?
A dense stellar remnant primarily composed of neutrons.
What defines a white dwarf?
A small, dense remnant of a star that no longer undergoes nuclear fusion.
What is an orbital in astronomy?
The elliptical path a celestial object takes around another object due to gravity.
Which of the following best describes a red giant?
A massive, cool star in the later stage of its life cycle.
What typically forms after a supernova explosion?
A neutron star or black hole.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a white dwarf?
It has expanded and cooled to become a red giant.
What is the main composition of a neutron star?
Neutrons packed densely together.
How does an orbital differ in physics compared to astronomy?
It refers to energy levels of electrons in atoms in physics, but to paths of celestial objects in astronomy.
What happens to a red giant after it exhausts its core fuel?
It becomes a planetary nebula and leaves behind a white dwarf.