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Supernovae Explained 🔒

This short quiz has 6 questions about supernovae, the huge explosions that mark the end of certain stars.

You will see a mix of blanks and true or false items, including What is a supernova? and Which supernova created the Crab nebula?, which makes it a quick check on the basics.

One neat detail is that the very first recorded supernova goes back to the year 185, meaning skywatchers were noting these flashes long before telescopes existed.

Because it is on the shorter side, it works well as a warm-up before you move on to bigger star topics.

Recommended level: intermediate.

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Question 1
A supernova is more energetic than a nova.
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Supernovae contain elements that are heavier than ___.
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Which supernova created the Crab nebula?
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When was the first supernova recorded?
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What is a supernova?
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1.38 times the mass of the Sun is termed as Chandrasekhar's Limit.
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