We Know the White Dwarf Star Sirius B Has a Mass

question 38

Multiple Choice

We know the white dwarf star Sirius B has a mass comparable to the sun because

• A) of its measured color.
• B) of its measured temperature compared to Sirius A.
• C) it is part of binary star system with Sirius A.

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