A white dwarf is composed of
A)hydrogen nuclei and degenerate electrons.
B)helium nuclei and normal electrons.
C)carbon and oxygen nuclei and degenerate electrons.
D)degenerate iron nuclei.
E)a helium burning core and a hydrogen burning shell.

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A white dwarf is the end-stage of a low-mass star's life, in which it has exhausted all of its nuclear fuel and has collapsed to a highly compact state. It is composed of carbon and oxygen nuclei, as well as degenerate electrons. The other options are incorrect.

A White Dwarf Is Composed of