How Is an X-Ray Burst (In an X-Ray Binary System)similar

question 41

Multiple Choice

How is an X-ray burst (in an X-ray binary system) similar to a nova?

• A)Both involve explosions on the surface of stellar corpse.
• B)Both typically recur every few hours to every few days.
• C)Both are thought to involve fusion of hydrogen into helium.
• D)Both result in the complete destruction of their host stars.

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