Cosmic Perspective - With 2 Access (Custom)
Cosmic Perspective - With 2 Access (Custom)
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Chapter 18, Problem 1VSC
To determine

How bright the white dwarf supernova is compared to the massive star supernova.

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Answer to Problem 1VSC

Solution:

Approximately 10 times.

Explanation of Solution

Cosmic Perspective - With 2 Access (Custom), Chapter 18, Problem 1VSC , additional homework tip  1

The y axis in the plot is in logarithmic scale. Hence, the peak brightness of massive supernova is around Cosmic Perspective - With 2 Access (Custom), Chapter 18, Problem 1VSC , additional homework tip  2solar units, while the peak bright ness of white dwarfs is about Cosmic Perspective - With 2 Access (Custom), Chapter 18, Problem 1VSC , additional homework tip  3solar units. Hence, the brightness of white dwarf supernova is approximately 10 times brighter than the massive star supernova.

Conclusion:

The white dwarf supernova is 10 times brighter than massive star supernova.

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