A model of a massive star is run twice. In both runs, the star reaches a supernova. After the supernova, the collapsed core in the first run has a moderate mass and the collapsed core in the second run has a very large mass.
Explain the remnant predicted in each run.
75 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 7.3 Stars, covering 7.3.1 Evolution of stars similar to the Sun, 7.3.2 Evolution of massive stars, and 7.3.3 Observing the Universe. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.