Black Holes, Neutron Stars, and White Dwarfs (Collab. w/ MinuteEarth)

The video explores the human tendency to categorize and how nature sometimes provides clear distinctions, such as in the case of star corpses. It explains what makes a star, the process of fusion, and the concept of failed stars. The video then delves into the different outcomes when a star dies, depending on its mass: white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Each type is described in terms of its composition and how it resists gravitational collapse.

What is the primary factor that determines whether a gas ball becomes a star?

Describe the process that occurs when a small star dies.

What role does the Pauli exclusion principle play in the life cycle of stars?

Explain the difference between a neutron star and a black hole.

What happens to the core of a massive star when it can no longer support itself against gravity?