Neutron stars, having masses more than 5 times the solar mass, end their lives as:
A
white dwarfs
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B
red giants
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C
black dwarfs
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D
black holes
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Solution
The correct option is D black holes Stars, with an initial mass greater than 8 solar masses, are likely to turn into a black hole at its death. A Black hole does not last forever. Theories suggest that they may 'evaporate' into space by the release of thermal radiation into space.