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Bernana

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In the context of the stars in binary systems, which of the following statements is true of the Roche lobes?
 
  A) Binary stars do not permit the transfer of mass from one star to the other.
  B) Matter inside a star's Roche lobe can be transferred to the companion star.
  C) A star's Roche lobe prevents any matter from outside the lobe from being lost.
  D) The Roche lobes can interfere with the evolution of the stars that are close together.

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Which of the following statements is true of type I supernovae?
 
  A) They occur when a white dwarf has a lower mass than the Chandrasekhar limit.
  B) They appear to be produced by the collapse and explosion of a massive star.
  C) They are seen as a dimming star from Earth.
  D) They have no hydrogen lines in their spectra.


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

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Answer to Question 2

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Bernana

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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