A Nova Is Caused by the Ignition of ____

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nova is caused by the ignition of ____.

• A) hydrogen fusion in material on the surface of a white dwarf
• B) carbon fusion in a white dwarf core
• C) helium fusion in the core of a massive red giant
• D) silicon fusion in the core of a high mass star
• E) iron fusion in the core of a high mass star

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