Which Event Marks the Beginning of a Supernova

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which event marks the beginning of a supernova?

• A)the sudden collapse of an iron core into a compact ball of neutrons
• B)the sudden initiation of the CNO cycle
• C)the onset of helium burning after a helium flash
• D)the beginning of neon burning in an extremely massive star

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