How does the life cycle of a massive star differ from the life of an average star?

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Answer 1 · 2016-05-31T01:08:43

The difference mainly lies in what they eventually become.

The average star, like our own, turns into a white dwarf.

Average Star

White Dwarf

A massive star becomes either a neutron star or black hole.

Massive Star

Neutron Star

Black Hole