The Main Energy Source That Drives a Supernova Explosion Is

question 22

Multiple Choice

The main energy source that drives a supernova explosion is ____.

• A) a shock wave from the collapse of the iron core
• B) a blast of gravitational waves emanating from the creation of a neutron star
• C) a burst of neutrinos generated in the core collapse
• D) energy from the radioactive decay of heavy elements
• E) fusion of the remaining hydrogen in the star through a chain reaction

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