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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 3] Reference code 18M.3.SL.TZ2.e
Level SL Paper 3 Time zone TZ2
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18M.3.SL.TZ2.e

Discuss, with reference to its change in mass, the evolution of star P from the main sequence until its final stable phase.

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ALTERNATIVE 1

Main sequence to red giant

 

planetary nebula with mass reduction/loss

OR

planetary nebula with mention of remnant mass

 

white dwarf

 

ALTERNATIVE 2

Main sequence to red supergiant region

 

Supernova with mass reduction/loss

OR

Supernova with mention of remnant mass

 

neutron star

OR

Black hole

 

OWTTE for both alternatives

[3 marks]

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