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    The document discusses three stages of stellar evolution for stars similar in mass to the Sun: main sequence, red giant, and white dwarf. It also discusses the evolution of the supergiant star Betelgeuse from birth through red supergiant phase. Finally, it addresses nuclear fusion, the process by which hydrogen fuses in the core of main sequence stars like Rigel.

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    The document discusses three stages of stellar evolution for stars similar in mass to the Sun: main sequence, red giant, and white dwarf. It also discusses the evolution of the supergiant star Betelgeuse from birth through red supergiant phase. Finally, it addresses nuclear fusion, the process by which hydrogen fuses in the core of main sequence stars like Rigel.

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    ASTROPHYSICS 3

    TEST Problems
    June 2019 (R) QP1
    ASTROPHYSICS 3

    June 2019 (R) QP2 January 2020 (R) QP2 #8

    The diagram shows three stages of evolution for stars of similar mass to
    the Sun. Describe the evolution of stars of similar mass to the Sun. You
    should refer to the temperature and brightness of the stars in your answer.
    (6)\
    ASTROPHYSICS 3

    June 2020 (R) QP1

    January 2020 (R) QP1


    4 Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star. Betelgeuse has a mass that is much larger
    than the Sun. Describe the evolution of Betelgeuse through its entire life cycle.
    (5)
    ASTROPHYSICS 3

    June 2020 (R) QP1 January 2020 QP1

    (c) Rigel is a main sequence star. A star joins the main sequence when
    nuclear fusion of hydrogen starts in its core. Describe the process of nuclear
    fusion in a star. (3)

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