Which of the Following Is Responsible for Heating the Bulk

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for heating the bulk of the very hot intercloud gas?

• A) high-energy radiation from stars
• B) supernovae
• C) young O and B stars
• D) planetary nebulae
• E) The heating is an even mix of all of the sources above.

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