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Questions for Discussion: Birth of a Supernova, Type II
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Why does the fusion of the first few elements release energy while
that of iron does not?
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What is the composition of the dense core that is left behind when
the star explodes?
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What are the different courses of events in the birth of Type Ia
and Type II supernovae? What are the similarities between the
two processes? (for both Type Ia and II resources)
