What Happens When The Gravity Of A Massive Star Is Able To Overcome Neutron Degeneracy Pressure?

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What Happens When The Gravity Of A Massive Star Is Able To Overcome Neutron Degeneracy Pressure?

A) The core contracts and becomes a white dwarf. B) The core contracts and becomes a ball of neutrons. C) The core contracts and becomes a black hole. D) The star explodes violently, leaving nothing behind. E) Gravity is not able to overcome neutron degeneracy pressure.
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C) The core contracts and becomes a black hole.

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