SN 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud Differed from Most

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Multiple Choice

SN 1987A in the Large Magellanic Cloud differed from most other Type II supernovae in being considerably fainter. Explain.

• A) The star that exploded was much smaller than a normal Type II supernova.
• B) The star was surrounded by interstellar gas and dust that partially hid it from view from Earth.
• C) The star contained considerably more heavy elements than most Type II supernovae, and these elements are believed to have absorbed many of the neutrinos produced in the core collapse.
• D) The star that exploded was considerably cooler than a normal Type II supernova.

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