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A. They expand at a typical rate of 20 kilometers per second.
B. They contain flakes of carbon and silicon material.
C. Their shape can be very irregular.
D. They are shells of glowing gas and dust ejected by dying Sun-like stars.
E. All of these choices are correct.


Answer: E

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