Multiple Choice
The difference between a nova and an X-ray burst is that a nova involves an explosion on the surface of a _____,whereas an X-ray burst involves a(n) _____.
A) white dwarf; explosion on the surface of a neutron star
B) neutron star; explosion on the surface of a white dwarf
C) white dwarf; explosion on the surface of the white dwarf
D) neutron star; complete collapse of a neutron star to form a black hole
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