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Why do neutron stars have an upper mass limit?
Neutron stars have an upper mass limit because if they exceed this limit, the force of gravity becomes too strong and overwhelms the neutron degeneracy pressure that supports the star's structure, causing it to collapse into a black hole.
Will the sun turn into a neutron star?
No. It does not have enough mass. Only stars 8 times the mass of the sun or greater can become neutron stars. The sun will become a white dwarf.
What are the small dense remains of a high-mass star called?
The small dense remains of a high-mass star are called neutron stars or black holes, depending on the mass of the star. Neutron stars are formed when the core collapses under its own gravity, while black holes are formed when the core collapses into a singularity.
What is made when stars die?
There are three types of stellar remnants. Low to medium mass stars will become white dwarfs. High mass stars will become neutron stars. Very high mass stars will become black holes.
What are remnants of low mass stars?
Remnants of low mass stars include white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes, depending on the mass of the original star. White dwarfs are remnants of stars similar in mass to our Sun, while neutron stars and black holes are remnants of more massive stars. These remnants are formed after the star exhausts its nuclear fuel and undergoes a supernova explosion.
Why is there an upper limit to the mass of neutron stars?
There is an upper limit to the mass of neutron stars because if the neutron star is too massive, neutrons would be crushed by the gravity of the neutron star, and the neutron star would collapse into a black hole.
Why is why is there an upper limit to the mass of neutron stars?
There is an upper limit to the mass of neutron stars because if the mass exceeds a certain value, known as the Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit, the gravitational force would overcome the pressure from neutron degeneracy and cause the star to collapse further into a black hole. This limit is estimated to be around 2-3 times the mass of the Sun.
Why do neutron stars have an upper mass limit?
Neutron stars have an upper mass limit because if they exceed this limit, the force of gravity becomes too strong and overwhelms the neutron degeneracy pressure that supports the star's structure, causing it to collapse into a black hole.
Why are neutron stars so heavy?
Neutron stars are so heavy because they are the compact core of a star that is 8 time the mass of our Sun. The most massive neutron stars possible are 3 times the mass of our Sun.
Do massive stars become neutron stars?
Some massive stars will become neutron stars. When massive stars die they will either become neutron stars or black holes depending on how much mass is left behind.
When its fusion stops a star will become either a black hole a neutron star or?
When fusion stops in a star it will start to fuse helium and will become a red giant.
Do low mass and medium mass stars eventually become neutron stars?
No, low mass stars do not become neutron stars. Low mass stars like the Sun end their lives as white dwarfs. Medium mass stars can evolve into neutron stars, but they must first go through the supernova stage to shed their outer layers and leave behind a dense core of neutrons.
Will the sun turn into a neutron star?
No. It does not have enough mass. Only stars 8 times the mass of the sun or greater can become neutron stars. The sun will become a white dwarf.
Does a neutron have the same mass as an electron or a proton?
A neutron has approximately the same mass as a proton. Electrons have much lower mass.
There is no limit to the mass with which a star can be born?
While there is no strict limit to the mass of a star at its birth, the range typically falls between 0.1 to 150 times the mass of our Sun. Stars more massive than this upper limit would have such strong gravitational forces that they would not be able to maintain stable fusion reactions and would likely end up as black holes or neutron stars.
The minimum mass of a star required for it to become a neutron star is?
Approximately 1.4 times the mass of the sun, known as the Chandrasekhar limit, is required for a star to become a neutron star. If a star has a mass greater than this limit, it will likely undergo a supernova explosion and collapse into a neutron star.
What is the fundamental quality of star that indicates its ultimate fate?
The mass of a star is the fundamental quality that indicates its ultimate fate. A star's mass determines whether it will end its life as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole. More massive stars are likely to undergo supernova explosions and collapse into neutron stars or black holes, while lower-mass stars will evolve into white dwarfs.
