What Is the Minimum Mass Main-Sequence Star That Becomes a Type

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum mass main-sequence star that becomes a Type II supernova?

• A) 4M _\(\odot\)
• B) 8M _\(\odot\)
• C) 10M _\(\odot\)
• D) 12M _\(\odot\)
• E) 25M _\(\odot\)

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