Physics P3 Stars and Space Flashwith keywords and definitions of P3 Stars and Space 3.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? PhysicsAstronomyGCSEAll boards Created by: MirandaCreated on: 21-05-11 19:00 Supernova What is a Supernova ? 1 of 14 Answer An explosion of a star larger than the sun near the end of it' s life ( the remains create a neutron star) 2 of 14 Question What is a Neutron Star? 3 of 14 Answer Dense core left after supernova explosion 4 of 14 Question What is required for a star to be stable? 5 of 14 Answer - Balanced forces - inward force of gravity = outside pressure of gravity 6 of 14 Question How were stars formed? 7 of 14 Answer Formed from dust and gas - pulled together by gravitational attraction. 8 of 14 Question By which process does a protostar become a main cycle star? 9 of 14 Answer Nuclear Fusion - i.e. two smaller nuclei fusing to form a larger nuclei 10 of 14 Question What happens to a star when it does not have any more hydrogen nuclei? 11 of 14 Answer It becomes a hydrogen nuclei 12 of 14 Question What happens to stars larger than the Sun? 13 of 14 Answer They collapse and explode in a supernova. 14 of 14
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