A White Dwarf Star Such as Sirius-B Balances the Inward

question 12

Multiple Choice

A white dwarf star such as Sirius-B balances the inward gravitational force by

• A)Radiation pressure
• B)Degenerate electron gas pressure
• C)Degenerate neutron gas pressure
• D)Gas pressure from heat derived from fusion
• E)Energy from recurrent novae

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Anorexia Nervosa

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Anorexia Nervosa

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