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Well blue stars are not as hot as red stars ,so the hotter they are the more they last, just like a red star.

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Blue white stars are more massive and burn through their fuel supply at a faster rate compared to red stars. Their high energy output causes them to exhaust their fuel more quickly, leading to shorter lifespans. In contrast, red stars have lower mass and hence a longer lifespan as they burn fuel at a slower rate.

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