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The transcript explains the characteristics and final evolutionary stage of a white dwarf star. It highlights the high temperature and low luminosity of a white dwarf, which has ceased nuclear fusion and exhausted its nuclear fuel. The remaining core, composed of carbon and oxygen, gradually cools over time. Most stars, including the sun, will eventually become white dwarfs as they reach the end of their life cycle.

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

Which stars are expected to end their lives as white dwarfs?