1) Contrast a white dwarf with a red giant in terms of their \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 characteristics. <\/b><\/p>\n
2) Examining the H-R diagram, explain how a typical star moves on the diagram over its lifetime.<\/b><\/p>\n
3) When we study the planets, we use Earth as our reference planet for comparison purposes. Identify 4 reasons that our Sun is used as a reference star when discussing other stars.<\/b><\/p>\n
4) Using a flow chart, illustrate the life cycle of what happens to an average-sized star such as our own compared to that of a blue (hot) star such as Naos.<\/b><\/p>\n
5) In addition to showing the life cycle of a star, what other main purpose does the H-R diagram reveal?<\/b><\/p>\n
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BELLWORK #32 Briefly answer the following questions. 1) Contrast a white dwarf with a red giant in terms of their \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 characteristics. 2) Examining the … Continue reading