What is the likely final fate of a star that has a mass of greater than 15 solar masses after completing its nuclear fusion-burning phases?
A) It undergoes fission and immediately splits in two to become a binary star system.
B) The degeneracy of the electrons within the star prevents collapse beyond the diameter of a white dwarf.
C) It condenses to the point where it is composed completely of neutrons,the degeneracy of which prevents further shrinkage.
D) It collapses and becomes a black hole.

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A star with a mass greater than 15 solar masses will eventually run out of fuel and undergo a supernova explosion. If the remnant core mass is greater than about 3 solar masses, the collapse will continue until it becomes a black hole.

What Is the Likely Final Fate of a Star That