If a star ended its main-sequence life with about 1.1 solar masses,the remnant would likely be a
A) white dwarf.
B) neutron star.
C) black hole.
D) None of these

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When a star with a mass of up to about 8 solar masses runs out of fuel in its core, it will shed its outer layers and the core will contract to form a white dwarf. A star with a mass of around 1.1 solar masses is right around the threshold for this process to occur. Neutron stars and black holes are formed from more massive stars that undergo supernovae explosions.

If a Star Ended Its Main-Sequence Life with About 1