In general, as stars go through the last stage of post-main ...

[nevelica]

In general, as stars go through the last stage of post-main sequence evolution they will lose mass in the process of settling down into their final state. Explain the mass-loss process and the final state of the star for a low mass star.
 
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Question 2

The surface magnetic field of the Sun is found by measurement of the extra width in spectral lines due to the ________ Effect.
 
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[aburgess]

Answer to Question 1

For a low mass star, the hydrogen fuel is exhausted and the star begins to fuse helium. When this happens the star expands into a red giant. Eventually the helium is exhausted and the outer layers of the star are ejected as a planetary nebula, leaving a tiny, hot white dwarf behind.

Answer to Question 2

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[nevelica]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dantucker]

Excellent