Author Question: Which of these is the likely progenitor of a type II supernova? A) a mass-transfer binary, with ... (Read 70 times)

nenivikky · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

Which of these is the likely progenitor of a type II supernova?

A) a mass-transfer binary, with the white dwarf already at 1.3 solar masses
B) a contact binary, with the neutron star at 2.3 solar masses
C) an evolved red giant which is just starting to make silicon in its core
D) two white dwarfs in a contact binary system
E) an evolved blue supergiant that is about to experience the helium flash

Question 2

How did Alfred Wegener first notice the possibility of plate tectonics? What lies in the gap he noted?

What will be an ideal response?

bigcheese9 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

He found that the western coast of Africa was an almost perfect fit for the eastern coast of South America. We now know the Mid-Atlantic Rift sits between them and its expansion is causing them to continue separating with time.