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What is the fate of a star with a mass less than 8 solar masses?.
- A.It becomes a neutron star.
- B.It undergoes a supernova explosion.
- C.It becomes a black hole.
- D.It becomes a white dwarf.
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- It becomes a white dwarf.
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Stars with a mass less than 8 solar masses typically end their life cycles as white dwarfs, which is a key difference from more massive stars that may explode as supernovae. This outcome applies to these stars because they do not have sufficient mass to fuse heavier elements, leading to a less dramatic end.
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