Chapter 11 Stars and Galaxies in the Universe_ANSWER

READ Science Blog (Pg. 239) ; Science info (Pg. 240)

1. What is the universe ?

The universe consists of every existing thing around us.

2. What is a galaxy ?
A galaxy is a set of bodies consisting of millions of star with gases
dust particles.

3. Name the types of galaxies. (Pg. 241)

(i) Spiral galaxies
(ii) Elliptical galaxies
(iii) Irregular galaxies

4. Where does our solar system situated ?

Milky way galaxies.

5. State the type of galaxy of Milky Way.

Spiral galaxy.

THE LIFE CYCLE OF A STAR (NEBULAR HYPOTHESIS)

Draw Figure 11.1 (Pg. 242)

1. How are star formed ?

From nebulae.
2. What are nebulae ?
Nebulae are large clouds consisting of dust particles and gases
such as hydrogen and helium.

BRITH OF STAR (Do notes, Pg. 243)

DEALTH OF STARS (Do notes, Pg. 243)

Read Pg.244
CHARACTERISTICS OF STARS
Stars are classify based on
(i) Colour
(ii) Temperature
(iii) Brightness
(iv) Distance
(v) Size

Temperatures of stars for comparison :

Hotter

Red Orange Yellow White Bluish-white Blue

Sizes of Stars
(i) Really big stars : Supergiant stars
(ii) Big stars : Giant stars
(iii) Small stars : Dwarf stars

The brightness of stars depends on :

(i) size
(ii) distance
(iii) surface temperature

*The brightest stars in the sky are Sirius and Rigel.