Which of These Does NOT Depend on a Close Binary

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of these does NOT depend on a close binary system to occur?

• A) a Type II supernova
• B) a nova
• C) a Type I supernova
• D) All of these need mass transfer to occur.
• E) None of these depends on mass transfer.

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Definitions:

Refraction

The deflection of a ray, as in light or a seismic wave, due to its passage from one material to another of different density.

Liquid Core

The fluid, outer layer of Earth's core, composed primarily of molten iron and nickel.

Density

The mass of a substance per unit volume, a critical factor in the behavior of geological materials.

San Andreas Fault

A major geological fault in California known for producing significant earthquakes, marking the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.