If a Star Ends Its Life Cycle as a Black

question 58

Short Answer

If a star ends its life cycle as a black hole, that implies it has a(n)________ mass.

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Definitions:

Carrying Value

The book value of assets and liabilities as reported on a company's balance sheet, factoring in depreciation, amortization, and impairments.

Fair Value

An estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on the assumption of a transaction between willing parties in an arm's length transaction.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its net identifiable assets, representing factors such as reputation, brand, and customer relationships.

Entity Method

A consolidation approach where investments are recorded at the purchase cost, adjusted for the parent company's share in the subsidiary's post-acquisition profits or losses.