


This resource is a complete lesson that covers Stellar Evolution (Life Cycle of Stars) for the OCR A Level Physics A course. However, it is useful for other exam boards too.
This lesson teaches the following content:
-formation of a star from interstellar dust and gas in terms of gravitational collapse, fusion of hydrogen into helium, radiation and gas pressure
-evolution of a low-mass star like our Sun into a red giant and white dwarf; planetary nebula
-characteristics of a white dwarf; electron degeneracy pressure; Chandrasekhar limit
-evolution of a massive star into a red super giant and then either a neutron star or black hole via a supernova
-characteristics of a neutron star and a black hole
This lesson includes:
-A full presentation with visual aids.
-A worksheet with model answers, perfect to set as homework.
-Editable PowerPoint and Word document for easy customisation.
Click on the links below to check out our FREE A Level Physics resources:
Mass, Weight & Force Basics Lesson
Net Forces & Equilibrium Lesson
Moments & Torques Lesson
Drag & Terminal Velocity Lesson
Density, Pressure & Upthrust Lesson
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