Which of these properties of a star best determines whether it would end up as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole?

mass
density
brightness
temperature

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A.) Mass

It's mass determines it. If it is equal or less than 1.4M then it will be Whote dwarf, between 1.4M-3M then, it will be neutron star, & black hole in heavier masses than that.
Here, M = mass of the Sun 

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The correct answer to the question is : Mass i.e mass is the property that determines the formation of black hole,neutron star or white dwarf after the end of a star.

EXPLANATION:

Before going to answer this question, first we have to understand Chandrasekhar limit.

It is the Chandrasekhar limit which gives an idea about the formation of white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole at the last stage of a dying star.

The Chandrasekhar limit is equal to 1.4 solar masses.

As per Chandrasekhar limit, if the mass of the dying star is less than 1.4 solar mass, then it will become a white dwarf.

If the mass of the dying star is greater than 1.4 solar mass, then a neutron star or black hole is formed.

Hence, the correct answer of this question is mass.

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