In a nova, the radiation outburst is caused by fusion of hydrogen to produce helium on the surface of a white dwarf. The radiation outburst from an X-ray burster is caused by fusion of
A) hydrogen to produce helium on the surface of a neutron star.
B) hydrogen to produce helium in the interior of a neutron star.
C) helium to produce carbon on the surface of a neutron star.
D) carbon to produce oxygen in the interior of a neutron star.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q222: During the collision of two neutron stars,
Q223: The temperature of the hot spots caused
Q224: The X-ray bursts from an X-ray burster
Q225: X-ray bursters emit occasional and intense bursts
Q226: Pulsating X-ray sources with periods of a
Q228: The difference between a nova and an
Q229: When mass transfer in a binary system
Q230: What is the difference between a normal
Q231: When a massive star collapses into a
Q232: Astronomers believe that elements heavier than carbon
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