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    A Type Ia Supernova Occurs When a White Dwarf Exceeds
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A Type Ia Supernova Occurs When a White Dwarf Exceeds

Question 31

Question 31

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A Type Ia supernova occurs when a white dwarf exceeds a mass of:


A) 0.8 M¤.
B) 1.4 M¤.
C) 2.3 M¤.
D) 5.5 M¤.

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