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Supernovae: The Explosive Endpoints of Stellar Life
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What is the primary mechanism responsible for triggering a supernova in massive stars?
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Gravitational collapse
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In massive stars, the core collapses under its own gravity when it runs out of nuclear fuel, leading to a supernova.