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A huge exploding star that ejects most of its mass, is called a

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stellar nebula
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white dwarf
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black hole
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supernova
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The correct option is D supernova
Stars are like firecrackers in the sky. With time, they shine brightly and start to grow in size. This stage is called a red giant or a super red giant. These giant versions of the stars are highly unstable and have a shorter life span before they violently burst and spew out all of their content. This explosion can be seen from great distances across galaxies, and is called a supernova.

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