Which Observation Has Provided the MOST Direct Evidence That Type

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which observation has provided the MOST direct evidence that Type II supernovae are caused by the collapse of the core of a massive star?

• A) detection of high-energy X-rays from the Crab supernova remnant
• B) detection of iron in the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant
• C) detection of neutrinos from supernova 1987A
• D) discovery of cosmic rays

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