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- How does the lifespan of a star relate to the mass of the star?

a. Based on Model 1, predict the last stage of life for our Sun.
White Dwarf
Neutron Star
b. Based on Model 2, predict the lifespan of our Sun.
5 million years
50 million years

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Generally, the more massive the star, the faster it burns up its fuel supply, and the shorter its life. The most massive stars can burn out and explode in a supernova after only a few million years of fusion. A star with a mass like the Sun, on the other hand, can continue fusing hydrogen for about 10 billion years.
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