Which of the Following Is Responsible for Heating the Bulk

question 28

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) The heating is an even mix of all three sources.

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