How does a supernova form?
1 Answer
Dec 5, 2015
When nuclear fusion stops.
Explanation:
When the nuclear fusion of a massive star stops, it means that all of its core is mainly Iron. Then the iron atom, instead of releasing energy, it absorbs it. After a while, the energy absorbed will be released and causes an explosion called a supernova
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/fermi-satellite-tracks-cosmic-ray-origins-back-to-supernova-remnants/
