Chapter 33, Problem 11TE

Solution

To determine: The reason for the gold in the mother’s ring is the evidence of ancient stars running out their life cycles long before the solar system came into existence.

Answer:

The gold in the mother’s ring is the came into existence by the supernova explosion.

Explanation:

The gold that is present in the mother’s ring is made by the supernova explosion. This supernova explosion has occurred before the solar system, or even Earth came into existence.

The high energy produce by the supernova explosion is sufficient to fuse the smaller nuclei to convert into heavier nuclei.

This fusion process produces high energy. This energy converts metal into the gold that is present in the mother’s ring.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the gold in the mother’s ring is the came into existence by the supernova explosion.