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How does the mass of a star affect its eventual fate?.
- A.All stars become white dwarfs regardless of mass.
- B.Higher mass stars may become neutron stars or black holes.
- C.Lower mass stars explode as supernovae.
- D.Mass does not influence a star's fate.
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- Higher mass stars may become neutron stars or black holes.
Explanation
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The mass of a star significantly influences its evolutionary path; higher mass stars can end their lives as neutron stars or black holes after undergoing supernova explosions.
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