After a supernova event occurring in a high- mass star, what is left behind?
A)always a black hole
B)always a neutron star
C)always a white dwarf
D)either a white dwarf or a neutron star
E)either a neutron star or a black hole

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After a supernova event occurring in a high-mass star, either a neutron star or a black hole is left behind. The type of remnant that is produced depends on the initial mass of the star - stars with initial masses between roughly 8 and 20 times that of the sun will typically form a neutron star, while stars with initial masses greater than roughly 20 solar masses will typically form a black hole.

After a Supernova Event Occurring in a High- Mass Star