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A star explodes in a supernova when it exhausts its nuclear fuel, leading to a breakdown of the balance between gravitational forces and internal pressure. In massive stars, the core collapses under gravity, causing temperatures and pressures to rise drastically, resulting in a rapid fusion of heavier elements. This culminates in a catastrophic release of energy, expelling the outer layers into space and leaving behind a neutron star or black hole. In less massive stars, the explosion can occur as a planetary nebula, shedding outer layers while the core remains as a white dwarf.

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