the creation of stars

just a brief explanation of how stars are created :) hope you find them useful...

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  • Created by: Hannah
  • Created on: 25-05-11 15:14

stage 1

they initially form from dust and gas - nebula...

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stage 2

the force of gravity makes them come spiralling in, this gains a lot of heat energy...

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stage 3

when temperature gets high enough hydrogen nuclei undergo nuclear fusion - gives out lots of heat light

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stage 4

a star is now born. it is now in a huge stable period ...

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what is this stable period?

it is when there is LOADS of hyrogen

and the radiation pushing outwards and the gravitational pull pulling inwards is at equilibrium

this can last for a veryyy long time 


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Andrew

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quite good could do with some pictures

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