The way a star will end its life depends on its ____.

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The mass of a star is the primary factor in determining its ultimate fate. This is because a star's mass directly influences its core temperature, pressure, and nuclear reactions. Stars with low to medium mass (like the sun) will end their lives as a white dwarf, while more massive stars will undergo supernovae or become black holes. The other options (orbiting planets, rate of rotation, distance from Earth) do not directly impact a star's life cycle.

The Way a Star Will End Its Life Depends on Its