A White Dwarf Whose Red Giant Companion Dumps Hydrogen onto It

question 61

Multiple Choice

A white dwarf whose red giant companion dumps hydrogen onto it may

• A)show no effect.
• B)explode recurrently as a nova.
• C)blow up as a type I supernova.
• D)explode recurrently as a nova or blow up as a type Ia supernova.

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Definitions:

Glomerular Capsule

A cup-shaped structure in the kidney that encases the glomerulus and participates in the filtration process of blood to form urine.

Peritubular

Peritubular relates to the tiny blood vessels surrounding and permeating the tubules in the kidney, playing a key role in the reabsorption process during urine formation.

Glomerular

Relating to or involving the glomeruli, which are small filters in the kidneys involved in the filtration of blood.

Urethritis

Inflammation of the urethra, often caused by infection, leading to pain during urination.