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The "main sequence" basically consists of all those stars that fuse hydrogen-1, converting it into helium-4. A massive star will remain in the main sequence while it has enough hydrogen-1; but since it gets hotter and burns its fuel much faster, it may stay there only for a fairly short time - in the case of the most massive stars, just a few million years.
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Is the sun a low mass or high mass sequence star?
The sun is a low mass sequence star. It is classified as a G-type main-sequence star, which means it is in the middle of its stellar evolution and will remain stable for billions of years.
Is the main sequence lifetime of a low mass star the same as the lifetime of the sun?
No. The less massive a star, the longer it will last. A main sequence star half the mass of the sun can be expected to last about 5 times longer.
Is a white dwarf considered a main sequence star?
No, a white dwarf is not considered a main sequence star. A main sequence star is a star that is still fusing hydrogen in its core. A white dwarf is the remnant of a low to medium mass star in which fusion has stopped.
Size of main sequence star?
A main sequence star is NOT a TYPE of star but a period in a stars evolution. Therefore all stars from the hottest to the coolest are on the main sequence at some stage - with the exception of brown dwarfs which do not reach the main sequence.
Will the K-type Epsilon Eridani star eventually evolve into a G-type main sequence star like the Sun?
No. A star's class on the main sequence is ultimately predetermined by its mass, so a star cannot change its position on the main sequence. Epsilon Eridani is about 82% the mass of the sun, which limits it to a lower rate of fusion and thus a lower temperature and luminosity than a G-type star like the sun. Epsilon Eridani's only change in class will come when it leaves the main sequence to become a red giant.
Is the sun a low mass or high mass star and which stage is it in?
The Sun is a medium mass star in main sequence.
Is the sun a lower mass star or a higher mass star and which stage is it in?
The Sun is a medium mass star on the main sequence.
Is Sirius A a main sequence star?
Polaris - the current North star is a multiple star system., consisting of the main star and smaller companions. The main star Alpha Ursae Minoris is a bright star, a 6 solar mass supergiant and it is a main sequence star. Orbiting very close to this main star is a white dwarf of roughly 1.5 solar masses. This is not a main sequence star. Orbiting further out is the third companion, a 1.39 solar mass star. This is a main sequence star. There are also two more distant components (α UMi C and α UMi D) - Polaris is thought to be part of an open cluster - I do not know if these later two stars are main sequence or not.
What is the main predictor of where a star will spend most of the time on the main sequence and why?
The star's mass. More mass will make the star hotter, and will increase the pressure in the center; this will make the star burn its fuel faster.When a star is on the "main sequence", it burns hydrogen-1, converting it into helium-4.
Is the sun a low mass or high mass sequence star?
The sun is a low mass sequence star. It is classified as a G-type main-sequence star, which means it is in the middle of its stellar evolution and will remain stable for billions of years.
Which type of star best obey mass-luminosity relation?
Main sequence stars best obey the mass-luminosity relation. This empirical relation states that there is a direct relationship between a star's mass and its luminosity. In general, the more massive a main sequence star is, the more luminous it will be.
Is the main sequence lifetime of a low mass star the same as the lifetime of the sun?
No. The less massive a star, the longer it will last. A main sequence star half the mass of the sun can be expected to last about 5 times longer.
Is a white dwarf considered a main sequence star?
No, a white dwarf is not considered a main sequence star. A main sequence star is a star that is still fusing hydrogen in its core. A white dwarf is the remnant of a low to medium mass star in which fusion has stopped.
Which property of a main-sequence star gradually decreases throughout the star's life?
Mass of hydrogen
What is the difference between a neutron star and a main sequence star?
A main sequence star is what is considered a typical star. Such stars are composed primarily of hydrogen and helium. They produce energy by fusing hydrogen into helium in their cores. Main sequence stars vary greatly in mass and range from a few hundred thousand to a few million kilometers across. Our sun is a main sequence star of intermediate mass. A neutron star is the collapsed remnant of the core of a large star that was destroyed in a supernova explosion. A neutron star has a mass of about 2-3 times that of the sun compacted by gravity into an area less than 40 kilometers across, making it extremely dense. A neutron star is mostly composed of neutrons.
What is the final state of a low-mass main-sequence star?
White dwarf
Is the sun different than a star?
No. It is a typical star of the main sequence for its mass. The composition and mass of each star determines its color, size, and life cycle.
