The Supernova Generated by the Explosion of a High Mass

question 51

Multiple Choice

The supernova generated by the explosion of a high mass star fades slowly because of energy generated by ____.

• A) magnetic fields around the neutron star
• B) disintegration of iron in the core of the star
• C) radioactive decay of nickel formed in the expanding shell of the supernova
• D) fusion of the remaining hydrogen in the star
• E) matter-antimatter disintegration around the collapsed core

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