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The Supernovae
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What is the primary mechanism responsible for the explosion of a supernova?
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Gravitational collapse
💡 Explanation:
When a massive star exhausts its nuclear fuel, it undergoes gravitational collapse, leading to a sudden and violent explosion known as a supernova.