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How can fusion create a supernova?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Fusion cannot create a supernova, only gravitational collapse reflected shockwaves can create a supernova. Fusion does cause novas though. If a white dwarf or neutron star is in a binary system with an ordinary star, it can collect gas on its surface from the wind and flares of that star, when enough hydrogen collects to ignite fusion the star lights up as a nova. This can repeat periodically as more gas collects. Supernovas cannot repeat.

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