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Frost2351

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Contrast the progenitors of a type I and a type II supernova.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When the Moon passes directly between the Sun and the Earth, we see a lunar eclipse.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

The progenitor of a type II supernova is a single massive star. The progenitor of a type I supernova is a binary star system.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



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