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What Happens When the Gravity of a Massive Star Is

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What happens when the gravity of a massive star is able to overcome neutron degeneracy pressure?


A) The core contracts and becomes a white dwarf.
B) The core contracts and becomes a ball of neutrons.
C) The core contracts and becomes a black hole.
D) The star explodes violently,leaving nothing behind.
E) Gravity is not able to overcome neutron degeneracy pressure.

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