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The "corpses" of stars may be white dwarves, neutron stars, or black holes (and perhaps "quark stars", but this is still very speculative).
In general, the least massive stars - which also tend to be smaller - will become white dwarves. These are much smaller than "active" stars, but much larger than neutron stars or black holes. The more massive the star, the SMALLER will the white dwarf be - due to the increased gravity. Our Sun has a diameter of 1.4 million kilometers; other stars can be several times smaller, or larger - but a white dwarf only has a diameter of a few thousand kilometers.
More massive stars become neutron stars, which have a diameter of 20-30 km - and an immense density, similar to that of an atomic nucleus.
The most massive stars end up as black holes. Here, the only "diameter" that can be observed from the outside is that of its event horizon, which is directly proportional to the black hole's mass. A black hole the mass of the Sun would have a Schwarzschild radius (the radius of its event horizon) of about 3 km; therefore its "diameter" would be about 6 km. A black hole a billion times the mass of the Sun would have a Schwarzschild radius of 3 billion kilometers.
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What are the 3 corpses of stars?
The three corpses of stars are white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. White dwarfs are remnants of low to medium-mass stars that have shed their outer layers, leaving behind a hot core. Neutron stars form from the collapse of massive stars in supernova explosions and are incredibly dense, composed mostly of neutrons. Black holes result from the gravitational collapse of very massive stars, creating regions in space with gravity so strong that not even light can escape.
When does 2012 Dancing with the Stars begin?
March 19, 2012
Do medium size stars become black holes?
No. They do not have enough mass to become black holes. Depending on the mass they will either become white dwarfs or neutron stars.
Were do Loralie and Rory live in Gilmore Girls?
The Gilmore Girls, being Lorelai and Rory, live in a extemely small town, Stars Hollow, which is in Connecticut.
Why are the stars in the sky?
The 'stars' are any celestial object that reflects the light from the sun... This can be something as small as a man-made satellite - or as large as a whole galaxy !
How do neutrons stars differ from super giants stars?
They are the corpses of some super giants. They are very small, but have the same gravity and mass as their old self.
What are the 3 corpses of stars?
The three corpses of stars are white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. White dwarfs are remnants of low to medium-mass stars that have shed their outer layers, leaving behind a hot core. Neutron stars form from the collapse of massive stars in supernova explosions and are incredibly dense, composed mostly of neutrons. Black holes result from the gravitational collapse of very massive stars, creating regions in space with gravity so strong that not even light can escape.
Is the earths sun the biggest star?
The Sun is classified as a medium to medium-small yellow star. As stars in our galaxy go, the Sun is, truthfully, about as ordinary as stars get - but it does the job!
Where can samples of Carbon-14 be found?
Fresh Corpses or Stars.
How big are the stars?
The small-medium size stars are the size of our Sun. There are many smaller than that, but nowhere near as small as the planet, Jupiter, say. The largest stars could swallow thousands and thousands of our Sun.
Are the stars big?
The small-medium size stars are the size of our Sun. There are many smaller than that, but nowhere near as small as the planet, Jupiter, say. The largest stars could swallow thousands and thousands of our Sun.
What stage of stellar evolution occurs for large stars but not for medium or small stars?
Type II supernova. Formation of a neutron star or black hole.
What are the examples of medium stars?
There are literally billions of billions of stars. The vast majority are medium stars.
What is the classification for small and hot stars?
Small and hot stars are typically classified as white dwarfs. These stars are the end stage of evolution for stars with low to medium mass, such as the Sun, and are characterized by their high temperature and small size. White dwarfs are very dense and can appear white in color due to their high surface temperature.
What are the five medium stars?
The five medium stars are the Sun, Alpha Centauri A, Sirius A, Vega, and Capella. These stars have masses and luminosities greater than average stars like our Sun, but are not as massive or luminous as giant stars.
Are stars large small or medium?
They are all three. That is why some stars are called White Dwarfs (they are relatively small) and Red Giants or even Supergiants. The Sun is a middle-sized star.
Low-mass and medium-mass stars eventually?
Low and medium sized stars will end up as white dwarfs.
