Birth and Stability of Stars

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Birth and Stability of Stars: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as birth of star, and stability of star.

Important Questions on Birth and Stability of Stars

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Gas pressure of star depends on the _____ and temperature of the gas.

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Select the correct relation between gas pressure of a star (P), temperature (T) and density (D).

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Pressure of the hot gas is acting inwards in a stable star.

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If the gravitational force and the pressure of the hot gas are balanced, then the star remains stable.

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The _____ force between the gas particles of the star keeps them together.

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Only one star can be produced by the contraction of a huge interstellar cloud.

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Light year is a unit of time.

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In the Sun, energy is generated by the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form _____ nuclei.

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Stars are self luminous objects.

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Stars are formed when temperature and density starts increasing due to contraction of interstellar clouds.

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Huge clouds of gas and dust present in the empty spaces between stars in a galaxy are called as _____ clouds.