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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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Which property of a star most strongly determines its evolutionary path and final fate?
Which nuclear process mainly provides energy in a typical main-sequence star like the Sun?
What observational feature in a star’s spectrum indicates that hydrogen is present in its outer layers during its life?
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?
What is meant by “nucleosynthesis” in stellar astrophysics?
How does a star’s luminosity change as it evolves off the main sequence into a red giant?
The Hertzsprung–Russell (H–R) diagram plots stars by luminosity versus surface temperature (or spectral type). Where are main-sequence stars located on this diagram?
Which of the following best describes a planetary nebula?
Which statement about white dwarfs is correct?
How does mass loss (via stellar winds) affect the evolution of a massive star?
During the red-giant phase, helium fusion begins in the core through which primary reaction chain?