Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Stars and the Universe

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Stars and the Universe

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

The life cycle of stars is influenced by their mass.

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Different mass stars evolve through distinct stages in their life cycles, leading to various end states.

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Describe the life cycle of a small mass star and a large mass star.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Description

The final stages of stars vary significantly based on their initial mass.

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Explain the differences in the end stages of small mass stars and very large mass stars.
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Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.
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