Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

The limit beyond which stars suffer internal collapse is called:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Chandrashekhar limit

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chandrashekhar limit”.
The Chandrasekhar limit is the maximum mass a white dwarf star can have before it collapses under its own gravity, often leading to a supernova explosion.

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