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What do you call a huge explosion in which a large star may die?
This is a supernova.
What are the two things a supergiant star may become when it dies?
When a supergiant star exhausts its nuclear fuel and dies, it may explode in a supernova event. Depending on its mass, the remnants can either collapse into a neutron star or form a black hole. The outcome is determined by the star's initial mass and the processes occurring during the supernova explosion.
What two things can a supernova become?
A supernova (plural: supernovae or supernovas) is a stellar explosion that creates an extremely luminous object.Check the link given for more information.
What comes after the red supergiant stage?
After the red supergiant stage, a massive star will typically undergo a supernova explosion. This occurs when the star's core collapses, leading to a rapid expulsion of its outer layers. The remnant core may become a neutron star or, if the mass is sufficient, collapse further into a black hole. The supernova explosion also disperses heavy elements into space, contributing to the formation of new stars and planets.
What determines which stage occures after a supernova?
No one knows for sure, since there is not enough information to figure it out. After a supernova, the star will either turn into a black hole, a neutron star, or a pulsar. But, there is no scientific evidence that proves which one the star will turn into after a supernova.
What forms when stars explode?
A supernova, resulting in either a neutron star or black hole. Also may heavy elements are blown out of the star during the explosion.
What are the three forms of stellar death and what determines the final fate of a star at birth?
A star may become a white dwarf, a neutron star, or a black hole. Which option applies depends on the mass of the star - more specifically, how much mass is left at the end - for example, after a supernova explosion if there is one.
What happens to a massive star when its fusion period is over?
Once a star's nuclear fusion has ended, it will collapse inside its core and become what is known as a white dwarf. Its outer layers will shoot out into the universe as planet nebula. If they are very large, stars will explode into a Supernova and their core will collapse into a black hole.
What is the range of masses for a supernova?
The range of masses for a supernova typically falls between about 8 to 50 times the mass of the sun. When a star that massive runs out of nuclear fuel, it undergoes a catastrophic collapse resulting in a supernova explosion. Smaller stars may end their lives in a different type of explosion called a nova.
How much does a supernova weigh?
A supernova itself doesn't have a specific weight as it is not a single object but rather a stellar explosion marking the end of a star's life cycle. The mass involved in a supernova can vary widely, often between 1.4 to several tens of solar masses (the mass of our Sun). During the explosion, a significant portion of the star's mass is ejected into space, while the remnant core may collapse into a neutron star or black hole.
A what is produced when the outer core of a star explodes after the core collapses?
The process of the stellar explosion is called a "nova", or if powerful enough, a "supernova". The outer layers of gas are blown away into space, and this shell of fleeing gas is sometimes called a "supernova remnant", or more generally, a "nebula". For example, the Crab Nebula is the gas cloud left over after a supernova explosion which was brilliantly visible here on Earth in the year 1054.
What can form after the supernova of a red giant?
After the supernova of a red giant, remnants such as a neutron star or a black hole can form, depending on the mass of the original star. If the star was especially massive, it may also result in a supermassive black hole or a hypernova explosion.
