Supernova - Celestial Firework

What is a supernova?

• A flare from a star

• Exploding planet

• Exploding star

• New star

Star 20 times the mass of the sun explodes what physical type of supernova occurs?

• Type II

• Type I

• Type III

• Electron-Capture

What can cause a Type I supernova ?

• One star exploding all by itself

• One star stealing matter from another one

• Chain nuclear reaction

• All of the above

What can cause a Type II supernova ?

• 2 stars breaking orbit

• One star collapsing from its own mass

• 2 stars merging together

• One star getting too hot

What is the useful role do supernova play in the universe?

• Redistribution of elements

• Manufacturer of heat

• Production of heat

• Interesting to watch