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pragya sharda

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During its formation, Mars cooled quickly because it is a small planet.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Why is the production of iron important for understanding the explosion of massive stars?
 
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patma1981

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

Iron nuclei do not produce energy when they fuse, so iron cannot support the weight of the star, or produce heavier elements. The production of iron removes support for the outer layers of the star, causing the core to collapse.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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