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Physics · May / June 2026 · Paper 11 · Question 39

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Towards the end of its life cycle, a red supergiant explodes and leaves behind a neutron star. What is the name of this type of explosion?

  1. Aa big bang
  2. Ba planetary nebula
  3. Ca protostar
  4. Da supernova

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Correct answer: D. a supernova

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