Which Statement About Accretion Disks Is Not True

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement about accretion disks is not true?

• A) The primary factor determining whether a white dwarf has an accretion disk is the white dwarf's mass.
• B) The gas in the inner parts of the disk travels faster than the gas in the outer parts of the disk.
• C) The gas in the inner parts of the disk is hotter than the gas in the outer parts of the disk.
• D) Accretion disks are made primarily of hydrogen and helium gas.

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