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    A Type I Supernova Occurs When a White Dwarf Exceeds
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A Type I Supernova Occurs When a White Dwarf Exceeds

Question 48

Question 48

Multiple Choice

A Type I supernova occurs when a white dwarf exceeds a mass of:


A) 0.8 M⨀
B) 1.4 M⨀
C) 2.3 M⨀
D) 5.4 M⨀
E) 10 M⨀

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