When the Mass of a Star's Core Is Greater Than

question 35

Multiple Choice

When the mass of a star's core is greater than 1.4 times the mass of the Sun, degenerate electrons can't keep it stable as a white dwarf. Instead, it becomes:

• A) a neutron star
• B) a planetary nebula
• C) a red giant
• D) a ball of solid iron, with layers of other elements around it
• E) a black dwarf

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