A surface explosion on a white dwarf,caused by falling matter from the atmosphere of its binary companion,creates what kind of object?
A) hypernova
B) nova
C) gamma ray burstar
D) type I supernova
E) type II supernova

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This type of explosion is known as a nova. It occurs when matter from a companion star falls onto the surface of a white dwarf, causing a rapid increase in brightness. Unlike a supernova, a nova does not completely destroy the white dwarf.

A Surface Explosion on a White Dwarf,caused by Falling Matter