According to our modern understanding, what is a nova?
A) a rapidly spinning neutron star
B) the sudden formation of a new star in the sky
C) an explosion on the surface of a white dwarf in a close binary system
D) the explosion of a massive star at the end of its life
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Q3: Which stars are more common?
A)White dwarfs and
Q5: What causes X- ray bursters?
A)The binary companion
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Q8: A white dwarf supernova event is very
Q9: Which of the following correctly describes how
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Q11: Order the following objects in increasing size
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