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What can you conclude about a Type I supernova?
 
  A) It was originally a high-mass star.
  B) Its spectrum will show large amounts of hydrogen.
  C) It was originally a low-mass star.
  D) Its core was mostly iron.
  E) The star never reached the Chandrasekhar limit.

Question 2

According to present understanding, a nova is caused by ________.
 
  A) carbon fusion in the core of a white dwarf
  B) hydrogen fusion on the surface of a white dwarf
  C) a white dwarf that gains enough mass to exceed the 1.4-solar-mass limit
  D) hydrogen fusion on the surface of a neutron star


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mariahkathleeen

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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