Which One [Or Ones] of the Following Is a Possible

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one [or ones] of the following is a possible final state for a star that has come to the end of its "lifetime" by running out of fuel and then gravitationally collapsing?

• A) black hole
• B) white dwarf
• C) neutron star
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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