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Supergiant stars of at least eight solar masses will explode as

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What happens when a single high mass star explodes?

When a single high mass star explodes, it undergoes a supernova event. The core collapses inwards and then rebounds explosively, sending out a shockwave that ejects the outer layers of the star into space. This explosion can outshine an entire galaxy for a short period of time.


What is the final explosion of a dying supergiant star called?

A supernova, or in the case of a smaller star, a nova.


What type of supernova will Betelgeuse be?

Betelgeuse is expected to end its life in a supernova explosion, likely as a Type II supernova due to its massive size and age. This type of supernova occurs when a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel and collapses under its own gravity.


When a star explodes what is it called?

When a blue star blows up t is called a supernova, which eventually leads into the formation of a black hole. Although a regular star, say our sun, doesn't blow up, it turns into a huge super giant, it grows 5X its normal size and it will either gulp earth up, or burn us to death, but don't worry, that won't happen for a couple billion years, but not so good for your Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great [could go forever] grand children :D


How many types of supernova are there?

Supernovas [See Link] are classified according to the absorption lines of different chemical elements that appear in their spectra. The classification can be simplified to Type I or Type II Type II - If a supernova's spectrum contains a line of hydrogen in the visual portion of the spectrum. Type I - all the rest. These are broken down even further. Type:- Ia - When a white dwarf merges with another star. Ib & Ic are formed by massive stars running out of fuel but have lost the outer layer of hydrogen and helium like Wolf-Rayet stars Type II are the "normal" types of supernova, where massive stars can no longer maintain hydrostatic equilibrium and the core collapses IIP Reaches a "plateau" in its light curve IIL Displays a "linear" decrease in its light curve Supernova [See Link] classifications are based on chemical composition.

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What happens when a single high mass star explodes?

When a single high mass star explodes, it undergoes a supernova event. The core collapses inwards and then rebounds explosively, sending out a shockwave that ejects the outer layers of the star into space. This explosion can outshine an entire galaxy for a short period of time.


What is the final explosion of a dying supergiant star called?

A supernova, or in the case of a smaller star, a nova.


What is the destiny of the rigel star?

It will end its life as a type II supernova.


What type of supernova will Betelgeuse be?

Betelgeuse is expected to end its life in a supernova explosion, likely as a Type II supernova due to its massive size and age. This type of supernova occurs when a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel and collapses under its own gravity.


Which event marks the beginning of a type II supernova?

The collapse of the star's core is the event that marks the beginning of a type II supernova. This collapse leads to the rapid release of energy, causing the outer layers of the star to be expelled in a violent explosion.


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.


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.


When a star explodes what is it called?

When a blue star blows up t is called a supernova, which eventually leads into the formation of a black hole. Although a regular star, say our sun, doesn't blow up, it turns into a huge super giant, it grows 5X its normal size and it will either gulp earth up, or burn us to death, but don't worry, that won't happen for a couple billion years, but not so good for your Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great Great [could go forever] grand children :D


How many types of supernova are there?

Supernovas [See Link] are classified according to the absorption lines of different chemical elements that appear in their spectra. The classification can be simplified to Type I or Type II Type II - If a supernova's spectrum contains a line of hydrogen in the visual portion of the spectrum. Type I - all the rest. These are broken down even further. Type:- Ia - When a white dwarf merges with another star. Ib & Ic are formed by massive stars running out of fuel but have lost the outer layer of hydrogen and helium like Wolf-Rayet stars Type II are the "normal" types of supernova, where massive stars can no longer maintain hydrostatic equilibrium and the core collapses IIP Reaches a "plateau" in its light curve IIL Displays a "linear" decrease in its light curve Supernova [See Link] classifications are based on chemical composition.


What is the fuel for a supernova?

A supernova occurs when a star exhausts its nuclear fuel, typically hydrogen and helium, leading to a collapse under its own gravity. In the case of a massive star (Type II supernova), the core collapses after fusing heavier elements up to iron, which cannot produce energy through fusion. For a white dwarf (Type Ia supernova), it accumulates material from a companion star until it reaches a critical mass and undergoes a thermonuclear explosion. Thus, the "fuel" for a supernova is the remnants of nuclear fusion processes in a star's life cycle.


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 can you conclude about a Type I supernova?

It is right to conclude that a type I supernova is what it is because it managed to take out so much matter from its surrounding neighbor until it exceeded a 1.4M Chandrasekhar limit. Exceeding that limit meant that it had to tip over.