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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a supernova explosion?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a supernova explosion?
- The explosion is temporary and fades over several weeks or months
- The peak optical luminosity can be comparable to that of an entire galaxy
- The explosion is caused by a thermonuclear runaway in a white dwarf star (correct)
- The progenitor object collapses to form a neutron star or black hole
What is the primary reason for the distinction between high redshift and low redshift supernova searches?
What is the primary reason for the distinction between high redshift and low redshift supernova searches?
- High redshift supernovae are more luminous and easier to detect
- High redshift supernovae are more useful for generating Hubble diagrams, while low redshift supernovae are better for studying the physics of the events
- The expansion of the universe means that more distant objects have a higher redshift, and thus can be used to estimate distances (correct)
- Low redshift supernovae are more common and provide better spectroscopic data
What is the significance of the Pantheon data set for the study of supernovae?
What is the significance of the Pantheon data set for the study of supernovae?
- It provides detailed observations of 1701 supernovae from 18 different surveys, allowing for more comprehensive analysis
- It allows for the generation of Hubble diagrams and cosmological predictions using supernova light curves
- It anchors the low-distance end of the Hubble curve, which is crucial for understanding galactic distances
- All of the above (correct)
What is the primary purpose of using supernova light curves for high redshift observations?
What is the primary purpose of using supernova light curves for high redshift observations?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the origin of the term 'supernova'?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the origin of the term 'supernova'?
What is the primary mechanism that triggers most supernovae?
What is the primary mechanism that triggers most supernovae?
What is a major source of elements in the interstellar medium, ranging from oxygen to rubidium?
What is a major source of elements in the interstellar medium, ranging from oxygen to rubidium?
What is the maximum speed at which supernovae can expel material?
What is the maximum speed at which supernovae can expel material?
What astronomical event was the last supernova directly observed in the Milky Way?
What astronomical event was the last supernova directly observed in the Milky Way?
What is the estimated frequency of supernovae occurring in the Milky Way?
What is the estimated frequency of supernovae occurring in the Milky Way?
