Im consolidating my notes for physics p1 edexcel and ive realised im not too clued up about one aspect of the life cycle of stars. Stars are gigantic spheres of extremely hot gases, powered by thermonuclear reactions that release an immense amount of energy. Life cycle of a star how a star changes over its lifetime depends on two forces. The sun the life cycle of stars edexcel gcse physics. Cut out each of the star labels, protostar, main sequence star, red giant, red supergiant, white dwarf, supernova, black dwarf, neutron star, and black hole and organise them into the correct sequence. Stellar evolution the life cycle of stars gcse and a level physics revision a run through of the life cycle of stars. Edplaces ocr gateway single science gcse activities, exam style questions and practice papers covers content from gcse biology j247, gcse chemistry j248 and gcse physics j249 specifications. Jun, 2018 4 videos play all 91 gcse physics paper 2 space physics freesciencelessons. Life cycle of stars task cards task cards, life cycles, cards.
Eventually, however, the hydrogen fuel that powers the nuclear reactions within stars will begin to run out, and they will enter the final phases of their lifetime. The life cycle of stars gcse physics revision youtube. Gravitational attraction pulls hydrogen atoms together. Worksheet on life cycle of stars with powerpoint aqa gcse physics worksheet on life cycle of stars with powerpoint aqa gcse physics resources. Nov 20, 2014 the study of the life cycle of stars even the largest stars exist for millions of years, so one star cannot be studied through the entire time they burn. Table 1 star mass of the star relative to the sun j 0. The sun the life cycle of stars edexcel gcse physics single. State that stars above a certain mass end their lives in a supernova. I get asked quite a lot which text books i recommend students to buy. The formation and life cycle of stars the life cycle of a. What is the fourth stage in the life cycle of an average star. References aqa star, pages, 2745, 277, 290, gcse physics.
Life cycles of stars gcse science physics 91 triple sp7c. Stars life cycle supernova neutron star black hole. Explore the planets and other objects in our solar system. Name the major stages of a star s life cycle, in order, for several masses of star. The life cycle of stars gcse gorillaphysics gcse and a level. Life cycle of a star study guide by jazzpook includes 14 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. Space physics gcse revision buddy science homework. Protostar dust and gas pull together through the force of gravity to form a protostar. Red giant the hydrogen begins to run out in a star and. Find out about a selection of manned and unmanned space missions. Very large, massive stars burn their fuel much faster than smaller stars and may only last a few hundred. The life of a star stars start off in the same way, but their end depends on how much mass they have. Edexcel international gcse physics student book second edition.
These are the latest editions updated for the latest specifications. Help your students explore the outer reaches of knowledge with our range of aqa space physics teaching resources. It wasnt until nuclear reactions were understood that they could work out what was going on inside the sun. The study of the life cycle of stars even the largest stars exist for millions of years, so one star cannot be studied through the entire time they burn. Gcse physics literacy task on lifecycle of stars spec a literacy task for your physicists that teaches the life cycle of sunsized and massive stars. June 2018 the uks bestselling gcse science series has now been updated and specifically tailored for the new 2016 aqa gcse science 91 specifications. Stars life cycle supernova neutron star black hole what is a supernova a large star will become highly unstable at the end of its red super giant phase.
Life cycle of stars task cards task cards, life cycles. This fabulous resource can be used to help support your students in learning the sequence of the life cycle of the stars. I also found this gcse physics lab book going through required practicals for the aqa gcse which i thought was a pretty good idea. The picture begins with a large cloud of interstellar gas and dust, mostly hydrogen. With no repulsive force at work, clumps of space matter appeared and as they became denser so their gravitational attraction increased, forming larger clumps. The life cycle of stars gcse gorillaphysics gcse and a. However, many different types of stars shine throughout the entire universe, so astrophysicists observe stars, compare and correlate data, and form hypotheses about how stellar material might. Even though stars with a large mass have alot of fuel, they use it up more quickly and. The stars and galaxies were formed due to gravitational attraction. Alevel physicscosmologystars and galaxies wikibooks.
Ocr gateway gcse global challenges revision edplace. The exact lifetime of a star depends very much on its size. Gcse science physics 91 triple the alternator and dynamo duration. Some stars will finish their life cycle as a black dwarf and other stars as a black hole.
Even though stars with a large mass have alot of fuel, they use it up more quickly and dont spend as long as mainsequence stars. Turn science notebooks into a fun, interactive, handson learning experience for your upper elementary or middle school students. Starting with some background into the nature of light, gravity, atomic theory and transmutation of the elements the book explains how stars are born, the processes that make them shine, their evolution through the main sequence and beyond to the various stellar end states. Stars are formed in clouds of gas and dust, known as nebulae. The life of a star involves 4 main evolutionary stages. Gcse physics p1 life cycle of stars help the student room. As i understand it in my notes, when a main sequence star becomes a red supergiant, it stops the nuclear fusion of hydrogen because the hydrogen supply has been exhausted, and it instead begins fusing. Jan 21, 2015 so if stars are responsible for nearly all of the elements on the periodic table, i guess you could say this video was brought to you by stars. A great opportunity for self or peer assessment to help reinforce the. It can contract very rapidly and have a violent explosion called a supernova during the explosion the star can become intensely bright for a very short period of time. The formation of the stars and galaxies saw an end to the dark age.
Very large, massive stars burn their fuel much faster than smaller stars and may only last a few hundred thousand years. Describe the relationship between a star s mass and its life span. The 91 ocr gateway specification for gcse physics, examined from summer 2018. Life cycle of a star and hr diagram interactive notebook pages. Stars begin their life in interstellar gas clouds, where the particles attract each other by gravitational forces. So if stars are responsible for nearly all of the elements on the periodic table, i guess you could say this video was brought to you by stars. Worksheet on life cycle of stars with powerpoint aqa gcse physics read more.
The formation and life cycle of stars the life cycle of. Supernova neutron star black hole links the solar system stars revision questions physics quiz index stars quiz. But for your gcse in physics you need to know the three possible sequences for stars and some key details around them. Gcse physics single science ocr gateway bbc bitesize. Gcse physics the life cycle of stars how stars are. The life cycle for a particular star depends on its size. The diagram shows the life cycles of stars that are. Jul 07, 2016 please note this title is suitable for any student studying. Life cycle of a star stars and galaxies gcse physics. Uncharged atoms dont repel each other but they are able to attract one another. Its a good one for drawing a really awesome flow chart and adding the level of detail that you see in your revision guides, text books and markschemes.
Aug 29, 2001 buy gcse physics 4rev ed by duncan, tom isbn. Excellent book that details the life cycle of stars. Scientists worked out a fairly long time ago that the sun couldnt be powered by chemical reactions because it would have used up all its energy long before life was formed. Gcse, additional gcse, igcse and international cieedexcel o level. Astronomers have the same task when classifying stars. Learn about and revise the life cycle of stars, main sequence stars.
It can contract very rapidly and have a violent explosion called a supernova. Nuclear reactions at the centre or core of stars provides enough energy to make them shine brightly for many years. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Highmass stars have a shorter life and a more exciting death than a lowermass star. Learn about and revise the life cycle of stars, main sequence stars and. From this they were able to work out the life of a star.
Star classification a level physics star classification covering luminosity, intensity, apparent and absolute magnitude, standard candles. June 2018 the uks bestselling gcse science series has now been updated and specifically tailored for. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. With an edplace account, youll have access to maths foundation and higher content, english literature, english language and single and combined science all in one place. During the explosion the star can become intensely bright for.
Graph the temperature of stars against their luminosity. Some of the material is first year degree standard and is quite involved for both for maths and physics. Science introduction to the life cycle of stars free. A large star will become highly unstable at the end of its red super giant phase. The life cycle of a neutron star david lunney duration. The sun in our solar system is a star and is one of many billions of stars in the universe. Physics for edexcel international gcse hodder education. Complete gcse lesson on nuclear fusion and the life cycle of stars. The formation and life cycle of stars the life cycle of a star aqa gcse physics single. Lastly for gcse if you struggle with handling the maths then this book might be the most useful. Recommended books gorillaphysics gcse and a level physics.
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Please note this title is suitable for any student studying. Life cycle of a star sequencing flow map star science, life. Gcse science physics high school stars life cycle all. Main sequence star the force of gravity pulls everything inwards. A revision video of the life cycle of stars for gcse physics. Learn about and revise the life cycle of stars, main sequence stars and supernovae with gcse bitesize physics. Edexcel a level physics complete revision and practice. Edplaces gcse examstyle questions and practice papers help your child hone their examtechnique and prepare them for anything the exam may throw. Life cycle of a star sequencing flow map star science. These gas clouds consist mainly of hydrogen and helium, though more recent stars will contain heavier elements produced from older, and now dead, stars. Life cycle of stars gcse physics doodle science youtube. The stellar evolution from nebula to neutron star, our guest adam has it covered.
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