The X-Ray Bursts from an X-Ray Burster Are Caused by

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Multiple Choice

The X-ray bursts from an X-ray burster are caused by

• A) hot spots caused by material falling onto the poles of a rotating neutron star.
• B) explosive photodisintegration of iron nuclei on the surface of a neutron star.
• C) explosive helium fusion on the surface of a neutron star.
• D) explosive hydrogen fusion on the surface of a neutron star.

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