Which description best summarizes the steps that take place during black hole
formation, in the correct order?
A small star gains mass through fusion reactions; core of star collapses;
increased radiation triggers a supernova.
Supernova explodes a massive star; remaining core expands; nuclear
reactions diminish the effects of gravity.
A massive star depletes its nuclear fuel; gravity overpowers the star;
supernova occurs; core of star collapses.
Supernova triggers fusion reactions; massive star implodes due to extreme
radiation; volume and mass of star increase rapidly
Which description best summarizes the steps that take place during black hole
formation, in the correct order?
A small star gains mass through fusion reactions; core of star collapses;
increased radiation triggers a supernova.
Supernova explodes a massive star; remaining core expands; nuclear
reactions diminish the effects of gravity.
A massive star depletes its nuclear fuel; gravity overpowers the star;
supernova occurs; core of star collapses.
Supernova triggers fusion reactions; massive star implodes due to extreme
radiation; volume and mass of star increase rapidly
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The correct order of the steps that take place during black hole formation is:
1. A massive star depletes its nuclear fuel; gravity overpowers the star; supernova occurs; core of star collapses.
In this step, a massive star runs out of fuel and gravitational forces overpower the radiation pressure, causing the star to collapse. This collapse triggers a supernova explosion.
2. Core of star collapses.
As the star collapses, the core continues to shrink, becoming denser and more compact.
3. A small star gains mass through fusion reactions; increased radiation triggers a supernova.
This statement does not accurately describe the steps in black hole formation. A small star gaining mass through fusion reactions does not lead to the formation of a black hole.
4. Supernova triggers fusion reactions; massive star implodes due to extreme radiation; volume and mass of star increase rapidly.
This statement also does not accurately describe the steps in black hole formation. A supernova explosion does not trigger fusion reactions, and the volume and mass of the star do not increase during the implosion.
1. A massive star depletes its nuclear fuel; gravity overpowers the star; supernova occurs; core of star collapses.
In this step, a massive star runs out of fuel and gravitational forces overpower the radiation pressure, causing the star to collapse. This collapse triggers a supernova explosion.
2. Core of star collapses.
As the star collapses, the core continues to shrink, becoming denser and more compact.
3. A small star gains mass through fusion reactions; increased radiation triggers a supernova.
This statement does not accurately describe the steps in black hole formation. A small star gaining mass through fusion reactions does not lead to the formation of a black hole.
4. Supernova triggers fusion reactions; massive star implodes due to extreme radiation; volume and mass of star increase rapidly.
This statement also does not accurately describe the steps in black hole formation. A supernova explosion does not trigger fusion reactions, and the volume and mass of the star do not increase during the implosion.
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