Which of These Actions Will a High-Mass Star (Say, 25

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of these actions will a high-mass star (say, 25 times the mass of the Sun) NOT do at or near the end of its life?

• A) eject its outer layers and become a neutron star
• B) convert silicon into iron in its core
• C) emit copious amounts of neutrinos
• D) eject its outer layers and become a white dwarf

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