Question

black holes quiz
which of these characteristics of a star make it most likely to become a black hole? select the two correct answers. (1 point)
□ it is dying.
□ its mass is greater than 20 times the mass of the sun.
□ it has an abundant supply of hydrogen.
□ its mass is equal to that of the sun.

Explanation:

For a star to become a black - hole, it needs to be dying as the black - hole formation occurs at the end of a star's life cycle. Also, a very high mass (greater than about 20 times the mass of the sun) is crucial as lower - mass stars end up as neutron stars or white dwarfs. A star with an abundant supply of hydrogen is in its main - sequence phase and not likely to become a black - hole soon. A star with a mass equal to that of the sun will end up as a white dwarf.

Answer:

It is dying, Its mass is greater than 20 times the mass of the sun.