Question

Choose the correct sequence of the life cycle of a star.

• A. Red giant star - white dwarf - planetary nebula
• B. Ordinary star - supernova - black hole
  
• C. Red supergiant star - supernova - neutron star
• D. Ordinary star - supernova - white dwarf

Answer 1

The correct option is C Red supergiant star - supernova - neutron star

From nebula, if a massive star is formed it will further convert into a red giant superstar to supernova to a neutron star.
From nebula, if an average star is formed it will further convert into a red giant to a planetary nebula to a white dwarf.
The below diagram depicts the life cycle of a star.