The Diagram Below Shows a Light Curve from a Supernova

question 61

Multiple Choice

The diagram below shows a light curve from a supernova. How many days after maximum light did it take for the supernova to decrease in brightness by a factor of 100?

• A) less than 50
• B) 50
• C) 150
• D) 250
• E) more than 250

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