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The Life Cycle Of A Star (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'The Life Cycle Of A Star (physics Only)' from the broader topic Space Physics. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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What determines whether a stellar core becomes a neutron star rather than a black hole after a supernova?
A protostar becomes a main-sequence star when which of the following conditions is reached?
What is produced in large amounts during a core-collapse supernova that is dispersed into the interstellar medium and contributes to later star and planet formation?
How does mass loss (via stellar winds) affect the evolution of a massive star?
Which property of a star most strongly determines its evolutionary path and final fate?
What is the typical observational signature that distinguishes a neutron star from a white dwarf?
Why do massive stars undergo successive stages of fusion forming heavier elements up to iron?
What role do neutrinos play in a core-collapse supernova?
What is meant by “nucleosynthesis” in stellar astrophysics?
Which process is responsible for producing elements heavier than iron during a supernova explosion?
Which end state is most likely for a star with an initial mass similar to the Sun?