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If it explodes; yes.

If it just goes out, then no.

Note that large stars generally all explode to some degree (the more massive, the greater the explosion). The stars that don't are the small (red) stars that last a long, long time.

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How a star dies is determined by its age shape position in its galaxy mass?

No, how a star dies is determined by its mass.


A very high mass star dies more violently than a low mass star?

Yes.


What remains after a low-mass or medium-mass star dies?

white dwarf


How do you know what star becomes when it dies?

You will know what a star becomes when it dies based off of its mass. If the mass of the star is less than, around, or slightly greater than the sun's mass, it will become a white dwarf. If the mass of the star is a few solar masses, a supernova will happen and a neutron star will be created. If the mass of the star is many times that of the sun, it will explode in a giant supernova called a hypernova and create a black hole.


What will the star turn into when it dies?

Depending on the mass of whatever is left over of a star, it can turn into a white dwarf, a neutron star, or - in the case of the most massive stars - a black hole.

Related questions

How a star dies is determined by its age shape position in its galaxy mass?

No, how a star dies is determined by its mass.


A very high mass star dies more violently than a low mass star?

Yes.


What remains after a low-mass or medium-mass star dies?

white dwarf


If a star dies what happens?

it depends on the mass. If the star is small and it dies then it will turn into a red giant then a white dwarf. But if the star has enough mass and is bigger than any other star then it will collapse and turn into a black hole.


How do you know what star becomes when it dies?

You will know what a star becomes when it dies based off of its mass. If the mass of the star is less than, around, or slightly greater than the sun's mass, it will become a white dwarf. If the mass of the star is a few solar masses, a supernova will happen and a neutron star will be created. If the mass of the star is many times that of the sun, it will explode in a giant supernova called a hypernova and create a black hole.


What determines the way a massive star dies?

the star's mass, chemical composition, and size of it when it is born


What will happen to a star when it dies?

It will explode as a supernova and fade away, leaving a neutron star or a black hole. That's only if the star is "high mass". For low mass stars like our Sun there's no explosion. This type of star will become a white dwarf star.


What happens when a high mass star dies?

It will implode under its own incredible weight and create a blackhole.


What factor determines a star's fate when it dies?

It's original mass. See related for more information


What will the star turn into when it dies?

Depending on the mass of whatever is left over of a star, it can turn into a white dwarf, a neutron star, or - in the case of the most massive stars - a black hole.


Is planet nebula real?

The correct term is planetary nebula. Such nebulae form when a low to medium mass star dies.


Is it true a black hole is no more massive that the star from which it was formed?

For a stellar black hole, yes. Mass cannot be created or destroyed. Generally a black hole will be less massive than the star from which it formed, as much of the star's mass gets blasted when the star dies in a supernova. A black hole can gain mass over time as matter falls into it.