After a supernova explosion, the remains of the stellar core .
A)will always be a black hole
B)will always be a neutron star
C)may be either a neutron star or a black hole
D)may be either a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole

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The remains of the stellar core after a supernova explosion can be either a neutron star or a black hole depending on the mass of the original star. If the star has a mass less than about 3 times that of the Sun, it will become a neutron star. If the star has a mass greater than about 3 times that of the Sun, it will become a black hole. Therefore, the best choice is C, as it covers both possibilities. It is not D as a white dwarf is not a possible outcome for the stellar core after a supernova explosion.

After a Supernova Explosion, the Remains of the Stellar Core