Which of the following is the correct order for elements fused (as fuel) in the core of late-stage high-mass stars?
A) hydrogen, helium, iron, carbon, silver, gold
B) carbon, oxygen, iron
C) helium, carbon, silicon, iron, gold
D) hydrogen, helium, carbon, neon, oxygen, silicon
E) hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium
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Q24: Astronomers know they've found evidence of a
Q25: The Type II supernova that created the
Q26: Massive stars explode soon after fusion to
Q27: Supernovae are very energetic events.Of the following
Q28: In their post-main-sequence stages of evolution high-mass
Q30: Once silicon burning initiates in the core
Q31: Massive stars explode when they
A) accrete mass
Q32: A few hours before a high-mass star
Q33: The stellar energy is carried away primarily
Q34: The luminosity of a Type II supernova
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