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Qu iz #5 Table of Contents Pa rt 1 of 1 - Question 1 of 231 Points Which of the following lists, in the correct order, a possible evolutionary path for an isolated star? A. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Planetary Nebula, White Dwarf B. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Neutron Star, White Dwarf, Nothing C. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Type I Supernova, Black Hole D. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Type II Supernova, Planetary Nebula, Neutron Star E. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Planetary Nebula, Black Hole Reset Selection Question 2 of 231 Points Which of the following lists, in the correct order, a possible evolutionary path for an isolated star? A. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Type II Supernova, Black Hole B. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Neutron Star, White Dwarf, Nothing C. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Type I Supernova, Black Hole D. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Type II Supernova, White Dwarf E. Main Sequence Star, Giant star, Planetary Nebula, Black Hole Reset Selection Question 3 of 231 Points
A 0.8 solar mass red giant is observed in a binary with a 0.5 solar mass white dwarf companion. Which statement is true? A. The red giant has likely always had a mass greater than the white dwarf companion. B. The red giant likely had less mass than its companion when these stars first formed. C. This binary could produce a type II supernova D. This binary could produce a type Ia supernova E. This binary has already produced a type II supernova. Reset Selection Question 4 of 231 Points The eventual fate of our Sun is to A. collapse into black hole. B. form a neutron star. C. become a steadily cooling white dwarf. D. explode as a type Ia supernova, leaving no remnant. Reset Selection Question 5 of 231 Points Which of the following is a later stage that every Main Sequence star experiences in its evolution, regardless of its mass? A. Giant B. Black hole C. White dwarf D. Supernova Type II
Reset Selection Question 6 of 231 Points Which of the following is true for novas? A. They occur with all white dwarfs B. They occur only when a white dwarf has a companion star C. They occur when a star has a large mass D. They occur with all neutron stars E. They occur only when a neutron star has a companion star Reset Selection Question 7 of 231 Points If our Sun quadrupled in mass, what would it become when it died? A. A black hole B. A white hole C. A white dwarf D. A neutron star E. A proton star Reset Selection Question 8 of 231 Points Suppose we wanted to compress Colin to the highest density possible. What kind of star should we drop him on? A. A low mass main sequence star B. A high mass main sequence star C. A white dwarf
D. A red giant E. A neutron star Reset Selection Question 9 of 231 Points A kilonova is produced A. the same as a nova, by accretion onto a white dwarf. B. by a supernova which collapses to to a black hole, resulting in a weak explosion. C. when two white dwarfs collide. D. when two black holes collide. E. when two neutron stars collide. Reset Selection Question 10 of 231 Points The total main sequence lifetime of stars like the Sun is about A. 1 million years. B. 10 million years. C. 10 billion years. D. 100 billion years. Reset Selection Question 11 of 231 Points One way to trigger the collapse of a region of gas and dust where a star will form is A. the spiraling motion of the gas and dust particles. B. the absorption of infrared radiation from nearby stars. C. a shockwave from a nearby supernova.
D. the energy given off by nuclear fusion. E. the high temperature of the gas and dust particles. Reset Selection Question 12 of 231 Points During the beginning of star formation, The force that dominates the collapse of the gas and dust is A. electrostatic. B. gravity. C. magnetism. D. friction. Reset Selection Question 13 of 231 Points Main sequence stars begin life as A. a white dwarf,. B. a cloud of gas and dust. C. a very large hot planet. D. a red giant. Reset Selection Question 14 of 231 Points How will the fusion rate of a two solar mass star compare to the fusion rate of a four solar mass star? A. They will have the same fusion rate. B. The more massive star will have twice the fusion rate. C. The more massive star will have a fusion rate that is two times slower.
D. none of the above Reset Selection Question 15 of 231 Points Star A has a mass of 5 solar masses and Star B has a mass of 10 solar masses. How will the fusion rate of Star A compare to the fusion rate of Star B? A. Star A’s fusion rate will be less than half that of Star B. B. Star A’s fusion rate will be half that of Star B. C. Star A’s fusion rate will be the same as that of Star B. D. Star A’s fusion rate will be two times faster than that of Star B. E. Star A’s fusion rate will be more than two times faster than that of Star B. Reset Selection Question 16 of 231 Points Chili Pepper is a main sequence star that appears red when viewed from Earth, as a result which of the following is (always) true: A. It is hotter than an O spectral type main sequence star. B. It will appear brighter than a white dwarf. C. It will live longer than a B spectral type main sequence star. D. It is the same size as a red giant star of the same temperature. E. None of the above are correct Reset Selection Question 17 of 231 Points Consider the information given below about three main sequence stars A, B, and C. Star A will be a main sequence star for 4.5 billion years. Star B has the same luminosity as the Sun. Star C has a spectral type of M5. Which of the following is a true statement about these stars? A. Star A has the greatest mass.
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