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Well, kinda. It IS due to gravitational force, but it first is centered at the core. If there's enough matter pushing in, the energy caused by that force would allow just one more burst of nuclear fusion, resulting in a shockwave which blows out the outermost layers.


When a star is actively carrying out nuclear fusion the pressure it generates balances the force of gravity, but the supply of thermonuclear fuel is finite and will eventually run out. When that happens the inner portion of the star will collapse.
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Which type of star is produced when a large star collapses in a supernova?

When a large star collapses in a supernova, it can produce either a neutron star or a black hole, depending on the mass of the original star. A neutron star forms when the core of the star collapses but the outer layers are ejected, while a black hole forms when the core collapses completely.


What can be formed when a star collapses?

Depending on the size of the star: a neutron star or a black hole-


What happens to the rotation of a molecular cloud as it collapses to form a star?

The rotation of a molecular cloud tends to increase as it collapses to form a star due to the conservation of angular momentum. This rotation can lead to the formation of a protostellar disk around the young star, influencing the subsequent evolution of the star and potentially contributing to the formation of planetary systems.


What is believed to be created when a star collapses?

When a star collapses, it can create either a neutron star or a black hole, depending on its mass. Neutron stars form from the collapsed core of a massive star and are extremely dense, while black holes form when the core collapses beyond a certain point, creating a region of space with gravitational pull so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.


When a star collapses to half size what does the gravitational field at its surface do?

When a star collapses to half its size, its gravitational field at the surface increases. This is because the gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of the star and inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the center of the object. As the star collapses, its mass remains the same but the distance to its center decreases, leading to a stronger gravitational field at its surface.

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What do you call it when a star explodes as a supernova and collapses?

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What can be formed when a star collapses?

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What happens to the rotation of a molecular cloud as it collapses to form a star?

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What happens when massive stars collapse?

The collapses star gets squeezed by collapses gas and turns into a black hole.


How can one create a neutron star?

A neutron star is created when a massive star collapses under its own gravity during a supernova explosion. The intense pressure and heat cause protons and electrons to combine, forming neutrons. This results in a dense core of neutrons, which is the neutron star.


What happen when a supernova collapses suddenly?

When a supernova collapses suddenly, the intense gravitational forces cause the core to shrink rapidly, forcing protons and electrons to combine into neutrons. This results in the formation of a neutron star or a black hole, depending on the initial mass of the collapsing star. The collapse also releases an enormous amount of energy in the form of neutrinos and a blast wave, dispersing heavy elements and enriching the surrounding space.


When a star collaspeses what will form?

when a star collapses it is called a supernova, i learned about it in science today!


What starts a black hole?

it simply starts when a star collapses


What happens to a star when it has used up all its fuel?

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