In the collapsing core of a high-mass star just before a supernova explosion occurs, the density is about that
A) of degenerate gases in white dwarf stars, about 109 kg/m3.
B) of nuclear matter in a normal nucleus, about 4 *1017 kg/m3.
C) at the center of the Sun, about 1.5 *105 kg/m3.
D) of iron, 7.5 *103 kg/m3.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q111: Which of these processes is NOT involved
Q112: What fraction of its mass does a
Q113: Which of these phenomena is NEVER a
Q114: The very last nuclear process to occur
Q115: Type II supernovae show prominent lines of
Q117: During the collapse of a massive star
Q118: Based on observations of supernova explosions in
Q119: A Type II supernova is the
A) collapse
Q120: Relative to its luminosity as a supergiant,
Q121: An old high-mass star can have a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents