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A Star Can Be a Supernova

Question 73

Question 73

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A star can be a supernova:


A) in predictable cycles of decades.
B) a few times, at unpredictable intervals.
C) only if it can fuse iron in its core.
D) before it reaches the main sequence, if it is massive enough.
E) only once.

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