As a Star's Evolution Approaches the Type II Supernova, We

question 37

Multiple Choice

As a star's evolution approaches the Type II supernova, we find:

• A)the heavier the element, the less time it takes to make it.
• B)the heavier the element, the higher the temperature to fuse it.
• C)helium to carbon fusion takes at least 100 million K to start.
• D)photodisintegration of iron nuclei begins at 10 billion K to ignite the supernova.
• E)All of the above are correct.

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