Question

Which of the following is NOT true for supernova ?

• A. A supernova is stellar explosion.
• B. Supernova can produce elements like titanium, iron, cobalt and nickel.
• C. The Sun is likely to become a supernova.
• D. The core collapse that causes some supernovas may result in the formation of a black hole remnant.
• E. Supernovas can outshine an entire galaxy for a brief period of time.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The Sun is likely to become a supernova.

All the stated facts are correct except the third one. The sun is too small to ever go supernova. There just isn't enough mass in our sun to cause it to explode and collapse to form a neutron star or black hole.

Hence correct answer is option C.