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Well, honey, neutron stars have an upper mass limit because there's this thing called the Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit. Basically, if a neutron star gains too much mass, the strong nuclear force can't hold up against gravity's relentless pull, causing it to collapse into a black hole. It's nature's way of saying, "Sorry darling, too much of a good thing ain't always gonna work out."
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What is the lower limit for the mass of neutron stars?
Well, friend, neutron stars are truly marvelous. On their cosmic canvas, the lower limit for their mass is about 1.4 times the mass of our sun. That's a comforting thought to know these celestial wonders come in a variety of sizes.
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.
Why is there an upper mass limit for main-sequence stars of about 100 solar masses?
The upper mass limit for main-sequence stars is around 100 solar masses because the intense radiation and stellar winds in massive stars lead to mass loss through stellar winds and prevent the star from accreting enough material to exceed this limit. Additionally, stars with masses above 100 solar masses would generate such strong radiation pressure that it would overcome the force of gravity, preventing the formation of stable stars with higher masses.
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.
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.
What is the lower limit for the mass of neutron stars?
Well, friend, neutron stars are truly marvelous. On their cosmic canvas, the lower limit for their mass is about 1.4 times the mass of our sun. That's a comforting thought to know these celestial wonders come in a variety of sizes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why is there an upper mass limit for main-sequence stars of about 100 solar masses?
The upper mass limit for main-sequence stars is around 100 solar masses because the intense radiation and stellar winds in massive stars lead to mass loss through stellar winds and prevent the star from accreting enough material to exceed this limit. Additionally, stars with masses above 100 solar masses would generate such strong radiation pressure that it would overcome the force of gravity, preventing the formation of stable stars with higher masses.
What is the remains of of high mass stars?
It can be a black hole or a Neutron Star
What are remnants of high mass star?
Neutron stars and black holes.
