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Question

_________ stops a white dwarf from totally collapsing upon itself.

  1. Closely packed neutrons
  2. Closely packed protons
  3. Closely packed electrons
  4. Gravitational force

hintHint:

Closely packed electrons prevent the white dwarf from collapsing

The correct answer is: Closely packed electrons


    • A white dwarf star does not collapse.
    • This is because a new force is generated called electron pressure 
    • This force can resist gravity.

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