What evidence do we have from meteorite studies that suggest that the formation of our Sun and solar system might have been triggered by a supernova explosion?
A)the detection of pure iron in many meteorites
B)the measurement of a fusion crust around most meteorites, indicating intense heating at some time
C)the discovery of amino acids in some meteorites
D)the discovery of the decay products of short-lived radioactive elements within some meteorites

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The discovery of the decay products of short-lived radioactive elements within some meteorites suggests that the materials that formed our solar system were exposed to an intense burst of radiation, which could have been caused by a nearby supernova explosion. This supports the theory that a supernova triggered the formation of our solar system. The other options (A, B, and C) do not directly support this theory.

What Evidence Do We Have from Meteorite Studies That Suggest