Which of the following is closest in size (radius) to a white dwarf?
A) the Earth
B) a small city
C) a football stadium
D) a basketball
E) the Sun

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White dwarfs have a radius comparable to that of the Earth, while the other choices are much larger. A small city or a football stadium are many orders of magnitude larger than a white dwarf, while a basketball is only a few centimeters in diameter. The Sun is also much larger than a white dwarf, with a radius about 100 times larger than the Earth.

Which of the Following Is Closest in Size (Radius) to a White