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The range of masses for a supernova typically falls between about 8 to 50 times the mass of the sun. When a star that massive runs out of nuclear fuel, it undergoes a catastrophic collapse resulting in a supernova explosion. Smaller stars may end their lives in a different type of explosion called a nova.
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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.
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.
What stellar event produced elements with atomic masses greater than iron?
Supernova explosions are responsible for producing elements with atomic masses greater than iron through nucleosynthesis processes. During these violent events, heavy elements are forged from lighter elements through rapid fusion reactions.
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.
A supernova reaction occurs in the life cycle of which type of star?
A supernova reaction occurs in the life cycle of a massive star that has exhausted its nuclear fuel and reaches the end of its life. The core of the star collapses under gravity, causing a powerful explosion that briefly outshines an entire galaxy.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
What stellar event produced elements with atomic masses greater than iron?
Supernova explosions are responsible for producing elements with atomic masses greater than iron through nucleosynthesis processes. During these violent events, heavy elements are forged from lighter elements through rapid fusion reactions.
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 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.
Why are there no stars with masses much greater than 100M?
Stars with masses greater than 100 times that of the Sun would burn their fuel so rapidly that they would not have enough time to reach the main sequence before exhausting it and ending their lives in violent supernova explosions. Therefore, there are no stars with masses much greater than 100 solar masses currently observable in the universe.
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
