Review Questions for Lecture 16
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Review Terms
Algol Problem
Binary Star Evolution
Review Concepts
Draw an HR diagram. Label the axis. Plot the evolution of
a one-solar mass star from the main sequence to the White
Dwarf stage. Be sure to include the subgiant, red giant,
horizontal, assymptotic giant, and planetary nebula stages.
Draw a cross sectional diagram showing the layers inside
subgiant, red giant, horizontal, and assymptotic giant
stars. Be sure to include the composition of the layers
and if they are undergoing nuclear fusion.
Draw a cross sectional diagram of a 10 solar mass star
just before it undergoes core collapse. How does it differ
from an assymptotic giant branch stars?
What conditions are necessary for the formation of a
Black Hole?
How can mass transfer change the evolution of binary stars?
What is the Algol problem?
List three differences between Open clusters and Globular Clusters.