A Type Ia Supernova Occurs When a White Dwarf Exceeds

question 31

Multiple Choice

A Type Ia supernova occurs when a white dwarf exceeds a mass of:

• A) 0.8 M¤.
• B) 1.4 M¤.
• C) 2.3 M¤.
• D) 5.5 M¤.

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