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Brian Cox breaks down the most mysterious scale in the cosmos

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Exploring the Limits of Stellar Mass through Quantum Mechanics

This chapter delves into quantum mechanics and gravity by examining the Chandrasekhar limit, the maximum mass a star can reach. The speaker connects fundamental physical constants to stellar mechanics, revealing how theoretical physics informs our understanding of the universe.

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