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The resultant mass of gases after a star explodes is called a

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Planetary Nebula

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Supernova

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Gaseous Core

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Shock Wave

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The correct option is A Planetary Nebula
A Nebula is an interstellar cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium and other ionized gases. Some nebulae form from gas that is already in the interstellar medium while others are produced by stars.

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