life cycle of red giant

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stars about the size of the Sun

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what are red giants?

  • stars about the size as the Sun

  • fusion of helium

  • heavier elements created in the core

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what happens after the red giant?

  1. white dwarf

  2. black dwarf

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how are white dwarf stars formed?

  • red giant becomes unstable

    • ejects dust and gas outer layer

    • leaves a hot, dense solid core

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how are black dwarf stars formed?

  • white dwarf star cools

    • emits less energy

  • when white dwarf no longer emits lots of energy