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IGCSE Physics8.12P Hertzsprung-Russell diagramTopic Practice

8.12P Hertzsprung-Russell diagram

Draw the main components of the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (HR diagram)

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Question 1(a)

(a)

This is an incomplete Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

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Question 1(a)(i)

(i)

Which of these is in the shaded area of the diagram?

A

black holes

B

main sequence stars

C

neutron stars

D

protostars

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Question 1(a)(ii)

(ii)

On the diagram, draw the area to show the position of white dwarf stars. Label this area WD.

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Question 1(a)(iii)

(iii)

On the diagram, draw the area to show the position of red giant stars.

Label this area RG.

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Question 1(a)

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The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shows stars classified into different regions.

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The boxes give four points, A, B, C and D, and four star classifications.

Draw lines connecting each point to the correct star classification.

Point

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Star classification

Star classification

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Question 1

[Maximum number: 5]

The diagram is an incomplete Hertzsprung-Russell diagram which astronomers use to compare stars.

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Question 1(b)

(a)

The box contains words to identify the shaded areas P, Q and R on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

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Use words from the box to identify P, Q and R.

P Q R

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Question 1(c)

(b)

Explain which side of the diagram contains stars with the highest surface temperature.

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Question 1(a)

[Maximum number: 3]

The Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram shown can be used to classify stars.

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Three regions in the HR diagram are labelled P, Q and R.

The boxes show the three regions and different astronomical objects.
Draw a straight line from each region to the type of astronomical object contained in that region.

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Question 1

[Maximum number: 5]

This question is about stars.
The diagram shows an incomplete Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram.

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Question 1(a)

(a)

Label the axes on the diagram.

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Question 1(b)

(b)

There are three shaded areas on the diagram.

State the name of the shaded area that contains the Sun.

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Question 1(c)

(c)

Which star is a white dwarf?

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Question 1(d)

(d)

At a standard distance from the Earth, which star is brighter than the Sun and has a greater surface temperature than the Sun?

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Question 6(b)

[Maximum number: 5]

This question is about stars.

The evolution of stars can be shown on a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (HR diagram).

Complete the HR diagram by
- labelling the x-axis
- completing the absolute magnitude scale
- drawing the main sequence, red giant and white dwarf regions

Question 6

[Maximum number: 5]

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram shows the relationship between the absolute magnitude and colour of stars.

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The position of the Sun is shown on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

Question 6(a)

(a)

Star W is a white dwarf.

Add a W to the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram to show the position of star W.

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Question 6(b)

(b)

Star X is a red giant.

Add an X to the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram to show the position of star X.

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Question 6(c)

(c)

Star Y is a main sequence star that is much larger than the Sun.

Add a Y to the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram to show the position of star Y.

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Question 6(d)

(d)

Star Z has the same surface temperature as the Sun, but would be dimmer than the Sun if it were the same distance away from Earth as the Sun.

Add a Z to the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram to show the position of star Z.

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Question 6(e)

(e)

The Moon is the brightest object in the night sky.

Suggest why the Moon cannot be shown on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram.

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