UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    There are two statements, one labelled as the Assertion [A] and other as Reason [R]. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
    Assertion [A]: According to Nova hypothesis. Solar planets were formed because of explosion of Super Nova.
    Reason [R]: A star becomes Super Nova in that stage when it has lack of hydrogen element.

    A)  Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

    B)  Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

    C)  A is true, but R is false.

    D)  A is false, but R is true.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     According to Nova hypothesis. Solar planets were formed because of explosion of Super Nova. A star becomes Super Nova in that stage when it has lack of hydrogen elements. A supernova happens where there is a change in the core, or center, of a star. A change can occur in two different ways, with both resulting in a supernova. The first type of supernova happens in binary star systems. Binary stars are two stars that orbit the same point. One of the stars, a carbon-oxygen w white dwarf steals matter from its companion star. Eventually, the white dwarf accumulates too much matter. Having too much matter causes the star to explode, resulting in a supernova. The second type of supernova occurs at the end of a single stars lifetime. As the star runs out of nuclear fuel, some of its mass flows into its core. Eventually, the core is so heavy that it cannot withstand its own gravitational force. The core collapses, which results in the giant explosion of a supernova. The sun is a single star, but it does not have enough mass to become a supernova.


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