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Question

The limit beyond which stars suffer internal collapse is called:

  1. Chandrashekhar limit
  2. Eddington limit
  3. Hoyle limit
  4. Fowler limit

Answer:

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.