Difference between revisions of "White Dwarf"
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A '''white dwarf''' is a [[Low Mass Star|low mass star]] which has run out of low [[mass]] [[element]]s to [[Nuclear Fusion|fuse]]. | A '''white dwarf''' is a [[Low Mass Star|low mass star]] which has run out of low [[mass]] [[element]]s to [[Nuclear Fusion|fuse]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:06, 13 March 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A white dwarf is a low mass star which has run out of low mass elements to fuse.
About White Dwarves
- A white dwarf is formed from the core of a red giant after it has run out of Helium.
- A white dwarf glows due to its gravitational collapse transferring energy from the gravitational potential energy store of its matter to the thermal energy store of its matter.
- A white dwarf is around the size of planet Earth.