E5 notes: Stellar evolution
The evolution of a star can be shown on the HR diagram.This diagram (by R.N. Bailey) shows a summary of the stages in the evolution of a star"s life that we have covered so far.Note the importance of the mass of the star in determining:The changes between the main sequence, giant / super giant and white dwarf stages can be represented on the HR diagram.Taking these in turn:
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