High Mass Star Life Cycle
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Objective
I can describe the stages in the life cycle of a high mass star, including supernova and black hole formation.
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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.
Explain why iron accumulation in the core of a high mass star leads to its collapse. What two processes remove energy from the core?
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“Describe the sequence of nuclear fusion stages that occur in the core of a high mass star, from hydrogen fusion to silicon fusion. Explain what happens during a supernova and why it occurs at the end of a high mass star's life. ”
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