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How do you know whether a massive star will end up being a neutron star or a black hole?
It's hard to know ahead of time for certain what remnant a massive star will leave at the end of its life, since it might shed a large fraction of its gaseous envelope; but mass is a fairly good guide. A remnant under about 1.4 solar masses would likely leave a white dwarf, heavier than that it might create a neutron star, up to somewhere around three to five solar masses, beyond that, it might collapse to a black hole. Some studies indicate that before the star dies, it might need to start out with at least eight to ten solar masses to possibly end up as a black hole.
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Can any black hole turn into a neutron star?
No, black holes cannot turn into neutron stars. Neutron stars form from the remnants of supernova explosions of massive stars, while black holes are formed from the gravitational collapse of massive stars. Once a black hole is formed, it will remain a black hole and will not transform into a neutron star.
Do black holes and neutron stars have any connection?
Yes, both black holes and neutron stars are remnants of the death of massive stars. Neutron stars form when the core of a massive star collapses but does not produce a black hole. Black holes are formed when the core of a massive star collapses beyond the neutron star stage.
What are the two end results of the cores of massive stars?
That depends on HOW massive. From about 2 times the mass of the Sun to about 5 times the mass of the Sun, the dying star will explode and crush the core into a neutron star. More than about 5 solar masses, and the result will probably be a black hole. However, there's a LOT that we don't yet understand about stellar evolution and stellar dynamics.
What happens when the gravity of a massive star is ablle to overcome neutron degeneration?
When the gravity of a massive star overcomes neutron degeneracy pressure, it can result in the star collapsing further to form a black hole. This occurs when the mass of the star is above a certain threshold known as the Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff limit, causing the neutron degeneracy pressure to be insufficient to support the star against gravity.
What force causes extremely high mass stars to turn into black holes instead of nuetron stars?
Black holes are formed by super massive stars when they collapse. Less massive stars will form neutron stars. Therefore, the original size and mass of the star will determine if a black hole will be created when the star collapses.
Can any black hole turn into a neutron star?
No, black holes cannot turn into neutron stars. Neutron stars form from the remnants of supernova explosions of massive stars, while black holes are formed from the gravitational collapse of massive stars. Once a black hole is formed, it will remain a black hole and will not transform into a neutron star.
Do black holes and neutron stars have any connection?
Yes, both black holes and neutron stars are remnants of the death of massive stars. Neutron stars form when the core of a massive star collapses but does not produce a black hole. Black holes are formed when the core of a massive star collapses beyond the neutron star stage.
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.
What determines if the sun will turn into a black hole?
The Sun probably won't turn into a black hole. What determines whether a certain star becomes a black hole is basically the amount of mass left over, once the star runs out of energy. Less massive stars turn into white dwarves; more massive stars into neutron stars; and the most massive of all, into black holes.
What do a neutron star and black hole have in common?
Both are the collapsed remnants of massive stars.
Where are neutron stars located at in the universe?
Mostly in galaxies, where they can form Super Massive Black Holes.
What is a funnel shaped gravitational field caused by condensation of a massive neutron star?
black hole
What is a star that has collapsed after using its fuel?
A collapsed star after using up its fuel is called a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole, depending on its mass. White dwarfs are remnants of low to medium mass stars, neutron stars are remnants of massive stars, and black holes are formed when very massive stars collapse.
These stars are produced during a supernova event?
The stars produced during a supernova event are known as neutron stars or black holes. Neutron stars are extremely dense remnants of massive stars, while black holes are formed when the core of a massive star collapses. Both neutron stars and black holes have unique properties and play a significant role in the cosmic landscape.
What does a massive supernova become?
If enough mass is left over after the supernova explosion, i.e. after material is blown off into space, the star will become a black hole. Less massive stars will become neutron stars. A neutron star can convert to a black hole later, if enough matter falls into it.
Is a neutron star or a black hole bigger?
A black hole has more mass than a neutron star, but if you are comparing volume it would depend on the mass of the black hole. A neutron star is estimated to be about 14 miles in diameter, which is larger than the event horizon of a black hole up to about 3.8 times the mass of the sun. A more massive black hole will be larger.
What are the two end results of the cores of massive stars?
That depends on HOW massive. From about 2 times the mass of the Sun to about 5 times the mass of the Sun, the dying star will explode and crush the core into a neutron star. More than about 5 solar masses, and the result will probably be a black hole. However, there's a LOT that we don't yet understand about stellar evolution and stellar dynamics.
