When a Stellar Iron Core Collapses, Large Numbers of Neutrinos

question 87

Multiple Choice

When a stellar iron core collapses, large numbers of neutrinos are formed, and then:

• A)they form the neutron star.
• B)they are absorbed by electrons to produce positrons.
• C)they are captured to form heavy elements.
• D)they are captured to form light elements.
• E)they immediately pass through the core and escape to space.

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