An astronomy database contains this record for a stellar remnant.
| Property | Database entry |
|---|---|
| Initial mass of the star | Similar to the Sun's mass |
| Outer layers | Shed |
| Remaining object | A small, hot, dense core |
What was the star's stage immediately before the remnant in the record formed?
A main sequence star
A supernova
A red giant
A red supergiant
84 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites, covering 8.1.1 Our solar system, 8.1.2 The life cycle of a star, and 8.1.3 Orbital motion, natural and artificial satellites. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.