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6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances

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Question 8

The table lists some information about four different stars:

Name of starType of starTemperature / K\text{K}K
Procyon Bwhite dwarf7 7007\,7007700
Arcturusred giant4 3004\,3004300
Antaresred supergiant3 5003\,5003500
The Sunmain sequence5 8005\,8005800

Which star will eventually explode as a supernova?

A

Procyon B

B

Arcturus

C

Antares

D

The Sun

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6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances Questions

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25 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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