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What components are involved in the formation of a nova explosion?
What components are involved in the formation of a nova explosion?
- A red giant and a white dwarf (correct)
- A binary system of two white dwarfs
- A red supergiant and a black hole
- A white dwarf and a neutron star
What characterizes the brightness increase during a nova explosion?
What characterizes the brightness increase during a nova explosion?
- It is dependent on the distance from the Earth
- It occurs gradually over several days
- It can only be seen with a telescope
- It is sudden and dramatic (correct)
What is a key distinguishing feature of the upcoming T Coronae Borealis nova eruption?
What is a key distinguishing feature of the upcoming T Coronae Borealis nova eruption?
- It will mark the end of the red giant phase
- It can be observed without any special equipment (correct)
- It will be notably less bright than typical novas
- It requires special telescope equipment to observe
In what phase of stellar evolution does a nova explosion occur?
In what phase of stellar evolution does a nova explosion occur?
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What distinguishes a nova explosion from a supernova?
What distinguishes a nova explosion from a supernova?
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Study Notes
Nova Explosions
- Nova explosions are rare celestial events.
- Nova explosions occur in binary star systems—a red giant and a white dwarf.
- The red giant sheds material that accumulates on the white dwarf.
- The accumulation of material causes an explosion known as a nova, resulting in a sudden increase in the system's brightness.
- Nova explosions are typically observed with powerful telescopes.
- The upcoming T Coronae Borealis nova eruption will be visible without aid.
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