Which stage of the sun consists neutron star/stars

In summary, the sun cannot form a neutron star due to its small size. As the sun runs out of hydrogen fuel, it will expand into a red giant phase and eventually become a white dwarf consisting mostly of carbon. This remnant will cool over time.
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which stage of the sun consists neutron star/stars
 
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which stage of the sun consists neutron star?
 
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Dr.ahmad adnan said:
which stage of the sun consists neutron star?
None.

The sun is too small ever to form a neutron star, which is the remnant left over after some, more massive stars explode as supernovae.

For stars like the sun, eventually, their hydrogen fuel runs out, and the stars expand into a red giant phase while helium is being fused. After several billion years, the stellar core which is left over consists mostly of carbon. Fusion stops, and the stellar core shrinks under gravity until it is about the size of earth, but contains almost all of the mass of the sun. Although this white dwarf is initially very hot and dense, over time this remnant will cool.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun [especially the section "Life phases"]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_dwarf
 
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Related to Which stage of the sun consists neutron star/stars

1. What is a neutron star?

A neutron star is a highly dense remnant of a supernova explosion. It is composed almost entirely of neutrons and has a mass greater than the sun, but a diameter of only about 10-20 kilometers.

2. Which stage of the sun leads to the formation of a neutron star?

A neutron star is formed during the final stage of a massive star's life, when it undergoes a supernova explosion. This explosion occurs when the core of the star can no longer support its own weight and collapses in on itself, resulting in a neutron star.

3. Can more than one neutron star be formed from a single supernova explosion?

Yes, it is possible for multiple neutron stars to be formed from a single supernova explosion. This can occur if the initial star was rotating rapidly, causing the core to break into several pieces before collapsing into neutron stars.

4. How long does it take for a neutron star to form after a supernova explosion?

It is estimated that a neutron star forms within a matter of seconds after a supernova explosion. This is due to the rapid collapse of the star's core, which causes the formation of a neutron star to happen very quickly.

5. Are all neutron stars the same size and mass?

No, the size and mass of a neutron star can vary depending on the mass and rotation rate of the initial star that formed it. Some neutron stars may be more massive and smaller in diameter, while others may be less massive and larger in diameter.

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