White dwarf

White dwarf

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Science, Physics, Chemistry

6th - 12th Grade

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White dwarfs are stars in their final evolutionary stage, characterized by low temperature and luminosity, having exhausted their nuclear fuel. They consist of a carbon and oxygen core, glowing white hot but cooling over time. Most stars, including the Sun, will eventually become white dwarfs.

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How does the temperature of a white dwarf change over time?

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What is the fate of most stars, including our Sun, at the end of their life cycle?

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