Indicate whether the following are properties of Type Ia or Type II supernovae. (Select 1-Type Ia, 2-Type II).    A) Produces very heavy elements like Uranium during the explosion.   B) Can occur in a very old star cluster.   C) Supernovae of this type have the same peak luminosity

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      Indicate whether the following are properties of Type Ia or Type II supernovae. (Select 1-Type Ia, 2-Type II). 

 

      A) Produces very heavy elements like Uranium during the explosion.

 

      B) Can occur in a very old star cluster.

 

      C) Supernovae of this type have the same peak luminosity.

 

      D) Could completely explode and leave no remnant behind.

 

      E) Can only occur in a binary system.

 

      F) The spectrum shows very little Hydrogen.

 

    G) Caused by a white dwarf exceeding the Chandrasekhar mass limit.

 

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