During the transformation of a massive star ultimately into a black hole, which of the following sequence is correct?
A
Red giant stage → Supernova stage → White dwarf stage
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B
White dwarf stage → Red giant stage → Supernova stage
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C
White dwarf stage → Supernova stage → Red giant stage
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D
Red giant stage → White dwarf stage → Supernova stage
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Solution
The correct option is D Red giant stage → White dwarf stage → Supernova stage
When a star dies, the star enters a black hole. There is a loss of hydrogen and the star forms a red giant star which burns highly. This star then transforms to a white dwarf stage which cools and ceases to burn. Th e next stage is the supernova which results in an explosion of the star burning and shining very brightly.