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6.2 Stars and the Universe

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Question 41

Which statement about the life cycle of a star with a mass similar to the Sun is correct?

A

It will eventually explode as a supernova, leaving behind a neutron star.

B

After the red giant stage, it sheds its outer layers to form a planetary nebula, leaving behind a white dwarf.

C

It bypasses the main-sequence stage of stellar evolution.

D

It eventually undergoes gravitational collapse to form a black hole.

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6.2 Stars and the Universe Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.2 Stars and the Universe

104 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.2 Stars and the Universe, covering 6.2.1 The Sun as a star, 6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances, 6.2.2b The life cycle of a star, 6.2.3a Galaxies and the scale of the Universe, 6.2.3b Redshift, 6.2.3c The Big Bang Theory and cosmic microwave background radiation, and 6.2.3d The Hubble constant and the age of the Universe. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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