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xclash

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The rate of heat loss of a planet is proportional to its _______________, thus the smaller the world, the faster it is for heat to escape.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The main energy source that drives a supernova explosion is ____.
 
  a. a shock wave from the collapse of the iron core
 b. a blast of gravitational waves emanating from the creation of a neutron star
  c. a burst of neutrinos generated in the core collapse
 d. energy from the radioactive decay of heavy elements
 e. fusion of the remaining hydrogen in the star through a chain reaction



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juliaf

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Answer to Question 1

surface area

Answer to Question 2

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xclash

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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