What Nuclear Fusion Mechanism Does an Isolated White Dwarf Use

question 9

Multiple Choice

What nuclear fusion mechanism does an isolated white dwarf use to generate energy

• A)proton-proton chain
• B)CNO cycle
• C)triple alpha process
• D)white dwarfs don't generate their own energy.

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