What happens when the gravity of a massive star is able to overcome neutron degeneracy pressure?
A) Gravity is not able to overcome neutron degeneracy pressure.
B) The core contracts and becomes a black hole.
C) The core contracts and becomes a white dwarf.
D) The star explodes violently, leaving nothing behind.
E) The core contracts and becomes a ball of neutrons.
B
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