The Life of a Star
2 marks · Easy(a)[1 mark]
A star much larger than the Sun ends its life in a different way from our Sun. Name the explosion that ends its life.
(b)[1 mark]
What is one possible remnant left behind after this explosion?
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(a) Supernova
(b) Neutron star or black hole
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Marking points
B1 (a) · 1 mark · Correctly states 'supernova'.
B1 (b) · 1 mark · Gives either 'neutron star' or 'black hole' as a remnant.
Worked solution
a) The massive star ends its life in a supernova explosion.
b) A supernova can leave behind a neutron star or, if massive enough, a black hole.