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If the core of a supernova explosion contains three or more solar masses of matter the core will most likely become a what?
If the core of a supernova explosion contains three or more solar masses of matter, it will most likely become a black hole. The gravitational force is so strong that the core collapses into a singularity, forming a black hole.
A star the size of two stellar masses forms as a result of a supernova explosion what is the star called?
Following certain types of Supernova events there can often be a gravitational collapse of massive stars and this can result in the stellar remnant becoming a neutron star. Based on the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff limit the solar mass of a neutron star can range from 1.5 to 3.0 solar masses.
What is the significance of 3 solar masses in a star's fate?
After a high-mass star explodes as supernova and leaves a core behind, the core would become a neutron star or a black hole. If the core is less than 3 solar masses, it would become a neutron star; if the mass exceeds 3 solar masses, the core would continue to collapse, forming a black hole.
How many solar masses does a star have to have before a supernova is produced?
A star must have at least 8 times the mass of the Sun in order to undergo a supernova explosion at the end of its life cycle. This is because stars need to have enough mass to generate the tremendous pressure and temperature required for a supernova to occur.
What factor determines if a neutron star forms or a black hole forms after a supernova explosion?
The factor that determines whether a neutron star or a black hole forms after a supernova explosion is the mass of the collapsing core of the star. If the core's mass is between about 1.4 and 3 times the mass of the sun, a neutron star is formed. If the core's mass exceeds about 3 solar masses, a black hole is likely to form.
What forms from a supernova?
Depending on the mass of the original star it will either end up as a neutron star (< 20 solar masses) or a black hole (> 20 solar masses).
If the core of a supernova explosion contains three or more solar masses of matter the core will most likely become a what?
If the core of a supernova explosion contains three or more solar masses of matter, it will most likely become a black hole. The gravitational force is so strong that the core collapses into a singularity, forming a black hole.
When a star experiences a supernova it must have what?
A lot of mass. Generally for a type II supernova more that 9 solar masses. See related question.
What mass is required for a Type ll supernova?
A Type II supernova occurs when a massive star with about 8-20 times the mass of the Sun exhausts its nuclear fuel and collapses under its own gravity. The mass required for a Type II supernova is typically around 8 solar masses.
Is a supernova a super giant?
A supernova may have been a supergiant star at one time, but it did not have to be. Any star with a mass greater than 3 times our sun will supernova. There are millions of stars having masses between 3 solar masses and supergiant mass for every single supergiant star... and every one will supernova when it dies.
What happen to a large star?
Supernova. Stars below nine solar masses become white dwarfs, though stars more than 1.4 solar masses (Chandrasekhar limit) should nova during their life time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandrasekhar_limit
Do stars die?
Yes, eventually they all burn out. Stars with less than three solar masses will become a neutron star. These are extremely, extremely dense forms. Any larger and the star will become a black hole after going supernova.
What determines what stage comes after a supernova?
The amount of mass in the remnant. If the mass of the remnant exceeds 3 solar masses then it will become a black hole.
What type of star is leftover center of an old star?
If you mean after a supernova it could be a neutron star if it's less than 3 solar masses
A star the size of two stellar masses forms as a result of a supernova explosion what is the star called?
Following certain types of Supernova events there can often be a gravitational collapse of massive stars and this can result in the stellar remnant becoming a neutron star. Based on the Tolman-Oppenheimer-Volkoff limit the solar mass of a neutron star can range from 1.5 to 3.0 solar masses.
Does a supernova help your solar system?
It is postulated that a supernova explosion was the catalyst which formed our Solar System.
What is the significance of 3 solar masses in a star's fate?
After a high-mass star explodes as supernova and leaves a core behind, the core would become a neutron star or a black hole. If the core is less than 3 solar masses, it would become a neutron star; if the mass exceeds 3 solar masses, the core would continue to collapse, forming a black hole.
