Which of the following systems is most likely to contain a black hole?

A) an x-ray binary in which the unseen companion has a mass 2 MSun
B) an x-ray binary in which the unseen companion has a mass 10 MSun
C) an x-ray binary that undergoes frequent x-ray bursts
D) a binary system in which novae have been observed to occur
E) a system that has recently undergone a white dwarf supernova


B) an x-ray binary in which the unseen companion has a mass 10 MSun

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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