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Supernovae: Quiz
Supernovae Quiz
A star 20 times the mass of the Sun explodes. What physical type of supernova occurs?
[A] Type I
[B] Type II
[C] Type III
What gives a Type II supernova its energy?
[A] Nuclear Fusion
[B] Nuclear Fission
[C] TNT
[D] Gravity
Are you made of stardust?
[A] Yes
[B] No
A supernova occurs in the Milky Way about every ______ years.
[A] 1
[B] 10
[C] 100
[D] 1000
[E] 10000