An area in space with gravity so strong even light can't escape it
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Since light can't escape it, it appears the colour....
Black
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Is the light the fastest travelling thing that we know of?
Yes
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If light can't escape it, then what else can?
Nothing
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What is a black hole filled with?
It is filled with lots and lots of material crammed into an extremely small space
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Why is a black holes gravity so strong?
It is filled with lots and lots of material crammed into an extremely small space
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More mass = more ...?
Gravity
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What are the first three parts of the lifecycle of a star?
1. Nebula 2. Protostars 3. Main Sequences
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What are the two things that can happen after the main sequence?
Red Giant or Super Red Giant
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What happens after a Red Giant phase? (2 phases)
1. Planetary Nebula 2. White Dwarf
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What happens after a Super Red Giant (1 phase)
Supernova
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What 2 things could happen after a Supernova?
Black Hole or Neutron Star
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What is a Nebula?
Helium and Hydrogen gas in space
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What is a protostar?
The particles in gas clouds are pulled together by their own gravitational attraction. They murge and become denser/more concentrated to form protostars. The star-to-be gets hotter and hydrogen nuclei turn to helium nuclei and becomes a shining star
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Card 2
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What is a black hole?
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An area in space with gravity so strong even light can't escape it
Card 3
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Since light can't escape it, it appears the colour....
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Card 4
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Is the light the fastest travelling thing that we know of?
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