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bassplayer142
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Why doesn't a star collapse in the early stages of its life instead of the later. You would think that with less gas at the end stages gravity would weaken and not allow a black hole.
A star collapse is a process in which a star's core collapses under its own gravity, resulting in a violent explosion known as a supernova.
Stars collapse when they run out of fuel to sustain their nuclear fusion reactions. The core of the star then becomes unstable and collapses under its own gravity.
The early stages of a star collapse involve the core collapsing and becoming denser and hotter. This leads to the production of heavier elements and the release of a large amount of energy.
The energy released during the early stages of a star collapse is not enough to overcome the outward pressure of the star's radiation and keep the star from collapsing. Additionally, stars have a strong magnetic field that can prevent collapse in the early stages.
After a star collapses, the intense pressure and heat can cause the star's outer layers to explode in a supernova, leaving behind a dense core known as a neutron star or black hole.