For a White Dwarf to Explode Entirely as a Type

question 68

Multiple Choice

For a white dwarf to explode entirely as a Type I supernova, its mass must be:

• A)at least 0.08 solar masses.
• B)1.4 solar masses, the Chandrasekhar Limit.
• C)3 solar masses, the Schwarzschild Limit.
• D)20 solar masses, the Hubble Limit.
• E)100 solar masses, the most massive known stars.

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Definitions:

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An excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues and cavities, leading to significant swelling, which can be indicative of serious health issues.

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