Questions: What happens when the core of the supergiant collapses? It becomes a White Dwarf It collapses into nothing Nuclear fission begins It becomes a Supernova

Understanding the collapse of a supergiant's core

Core collapse process

When a supergiant star exhausts its nuclear fuel, the core can no longer support itself against gravitational forces. This leads to a rapid collapse of the core.

Outcome of core collapse

The collapse of the core results in a dramatic increase in temperature and pressure, leading to a supernova explosion. This explosion is a powerful and luminous event that marks the end of the star's life cycle.

\(\boxed{\text{It becomes a Supernova}}\)

The core of a supergiant collapses and results in a supernova explosion.