Why Do White Dwarfs Have Very Low Luminosities

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why do white dwarfs have very low luminosities?

• A) They are very small.
• B) They have cooled down after leaving the main sequence.
• C) They have very low mass.
• D) White light is dimmer than blue or red light.

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