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Q · The Universe Medium · 45s
Which of the following correctly defines a white dwarf?
TopicThe Universe
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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White dwarfs are dense remnants of low to medium mass stars.
Final Answer: Option C — Dense remnant of a low-mass star