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Supernovae: Quiz
Supernovae Quiz
Stars which are __________ massive than our Sun go supernova.
[A] 15 times less
[B] 8 times less
[C] 8 times more
[D] 15 times more
As the core of the star shrinks it becomes
[A] colder and more dense
[B] colder and less dense
[C] hotter and more dense
[D] hotter and less dense
What produces X-rays and gamma-rays in the star?
[A] Hot material
[B] Radioactive isotopes
[C] Free electrons
[D] All of the above
A black hole is formed from stars that are
[A] more massive than our Sun
[B] less massive than our Sun
[C] It doesn't depend on mass