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What are the shock waves that move away from a supernova explosion called?
What are the shock waves that move away from a supernova explosion called?
Reverse shock waves travel away from the center of the explosion.
Reverse shock waves travel away from the center of the explosion.
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What happens to the gas in the surrounding space when a supernova explodes?
What happens to the gas in the surrounding space when a supernova explodes?
It is heated to a very high temperature.
Supernova explosions drag along material from the exploding star itself, especially its ______.
Supernova explosions drag along material from the exploding star itself, especially its ______.
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Match the terms related to supernova explosions with their descriptions:
Match the terms related to supernova explosions with their descriptions:
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Supernova Explosion Shock Waves
- Supernova explosions generate powerful shock waves that move outward into the interstellar medium (front shock waves).
- These shock waves carry considerable energy, significantly heating the surrounding gas.
- Shock waves also travel inward towards the explosion's center (reverse shock waves).
- The rapid expansion of the supernova's outer layers carries material from the exploding star.
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Explore the dynamics of shock waves generated by supernova explosions. This quiz covers both front and reverse shock waves, their impact on the interstellar medium, and the heating of surrounding gases. Test your understanding of these cosmic phenomena!
