A Type Ia Supernova Occurs When a White Dwarf Exceeds

question 51

Multiple Choice

A Type Ia supernova occurs when a white dwarf exceeds a mass of

• A) 0.8 M_SUN.
• B) 1.4 M_SUN.
• C) 2.3 M_SUN.
• D) 5.4 M_SUN.
• E) 10 M_SUN.

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