Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe a Consequence of Core

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT describe a consequence of core collapse at the end of the life of a massive star?

• A) The silicon core is converted to iron by fusion reactions.
• B) Electrons combine with protons to form neutrons.
• C) Great numbers of neutrinos are produced.
• D) The core density approaches the density of an atomic nucleus.

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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A distinct form of market where only a few companies have significant influence over industry prices and competition.

Herfindahl Index

A measure of market concentration used to determine the competitive landscape by summing the squares of the market shares of all firms in the industry.

Market Shares

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Concentration Ratio

A measure of the total output produced in an industry by a given number of firms, usually the largest in the industry, indicating the level of market competition.