A Type Ia Supernova Is Believed to Occur When

question 32

Multiple Choice

A Type Ia supernova is believed to occur when

• A)the core of a massive star collapses.
• B)hydrogen detonation occurs.
• C)a white dwarf exceeds the Chandrasekhar limit.
• D)the cores of massive stars collapse.
• E)neutrinos in a massive star become degenerate and form a shock wave that explodes the star.

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