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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When the gravity of a massive star is able to overcome neutron degeneracy pressure, the core contracts to such a small size and mass that it becomes a black hole.

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