A stellar core of about 2 solar masses collapses inward in a supernova explosion.What is the result of this collapse?

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When a massive star undergoes a supernova explosion, the outer layers are ejected, and the core collapses inward due to gravity. If the core mass is between 1.4 to 3 times that of the Sun, the collapse will result in a neutron star. Neutron stars are extremely dense with a diameter that can be less than 20 km but with a mass about twice that of the Sun. The pressure from the neutrons in the core supports the star from further collapse, preventing it from becoming a black hole.

A Stellar Core of About 2 Solar Masses Collapses Inward