The Estimated Rate at Which Supernova Explosions Occur in a Spiral

question 234

Multiple Choice

The estimated rate at which supernova explosions occur in a spiral galaxy, such as the Milky Way, is about once every _____ years.

• A) 5
• B) 300
• C) 3000
• D) 20

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