What Makes Some Stars Explode as Supernovas?

Stars are like giant balloons full of energy. Some stars run out of fuel and collapse, making a big boom, that's a supernova! Others don't get as dramatic and just fade away quietly.

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Examples

  1. A giant balloon full of energy suddenly bursts like a firecracker.
  2. Imagine a giant ball of fire exploding in space and lighting up the night sky.

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