The Chandrasekhar Limit is a fundamental concept in astrophysics that determines the ultimate fate of a star. It is specifically defined as the maximum mass of a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Chandrasekhar Limit is a fundamental concept in astrophysics that determines the ultimate fate of a star. It is specifically defined as the maximum mass of a:

A. Black Hole

B. Red Giant

C. Neutron Star

D. White Dwarf

Answer: Option D

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Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar calculated that a White Dwarf star cannot support itself against gravitational collapse if its mass exceeds approximately 1.44 times the mass of our Sun. This is the Chandrasekhar limit. Stars above this mass limit will eventually collapse further into a dense neutron star or a black hole.

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The law of conservation of energy states that

A. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed

B. Energy can be created but not destroyed

C. Total energy always increases

D. Energy can be destroyed but not created

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
First law of thermodynamics: Energy is conserved in an isolated system. It changes forms (kinetic to potential etc.) but total constant. Perpetual motion machine impossible.

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