What critical mass boundary, if exceeded by a remnant core, leads to catastrophic collapse instead of a white dwarf formation?
Answer
Chandrasekhar Limit
If the remnant core's mass exceeds approximately 1.4 times the Sun's mass, the electron degeneracy pressure fails, resulting in a catastrophic collapse, often leading to a Type Ia supernova.
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