Question

What are the three possible end stages of stars?

Answer 1

Three possible end stages of stars are:

1. White dwarf
   • Initial mass of the star is less than 8 times mass of the Sun.
   • Appears white in colour.
   • Density of star is very high compared to that of Earth.
   • Small-sized and very stable.
2. Neutron star
   • Initial mass of the star is in between the 8 times mass of the Sun and 25 times mass of the Sun.
   • Completely made up of neutrons.
   • Stable in nature.
3. Blackhole
   • Initial mass of the star is greater than 25 times mass of the Sun.
   • Gravitational force is very strong.
   • Absorbs everything, even the light rays falling on it.