Physics GCSE
main sequence
What main sequence means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of main sequence
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Reference: AQA
One of the stages that every star passes through before the two routes separate.
Topics that use main sequence
- The life cycle of a star (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- distribution of the elements
- iron as the limit
- neutron star or black hole
- nuclear fusion
- proton number defines the element
- supernova
- elements from a supernova
- extreme temperature and pressure
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