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6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances

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The table lists some information about four stars.

Name of starType of starTemperature / ∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C
ARigelblue supergiant12 10012\,10012100
BAldebaranred giant3 9003\,9003900
CCrab Pulsarneutron star1 600 0001\,600\,0001600000
DProcyon Bwhite dwarf7 7007\,7007700

Which star will eventually shed its outer layers as a planetary nebula?

A

Rigel

B

Aldebaran

C

Crab Pulsar

D

Procyon B

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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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