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By accretion of hydrogen from a nearby star which ignites and starts nuclear fusion in a runaway manner. The explosion is only on the surface of the white dwarf - this is a nova [See related question]
If however, it accretes enough hydrogen to push it's mass over the Chandrasekhar limit [See related link] of about 1.38 solar masses, the whole white dwarf will explode as a supernova type Ia [See related link]
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What causes a white dwarf supernova?
A white dwarf supernova occurs when a white dwarf star in a binary system accretes material from a companion star, causing it to exceed the Chandrasekhar limit (1.4 solar masses). The core then undergoes a runaway nuclear fusion reaction, leading to a catastrophic explosion that destroys the white dwarf.
What is the next stage in the life of a lower-mass main-sequence star?
white dwarf. unless you count black dwarf of which none have been observed, only theorized.
Are any of the 20 nearest or 20 brightest stars white dwarf?
Yes, some of the 20 nearest stars are white dwarfs. For example, Sirius B, the companion star to Sirius A, is a white dwarf. Among the 20 brightest stars, Sirius B is the only white dwarf.
Is it true or fault that A white dwarf star is about the same size as the sun?
False. A white dwarf star is much smaller in size compared to the sun. A white dwarf is typically about the size of the Earth, whereas the sun is much larger, around 100 times wider and more massive than a white dwarf star.
Which dwarf had no beard?
Dopey, the youngest and silliest dwarf in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," is known for being the only one without a beard.
Will the Sun explode once it becomes a white dwarf?
No. White dwarfs can only produce explosions in close binary systems.
Who is the only dwarf in Snow White who has no hair?
in snow white, the only bald and beardless dwarf is dopey.
Can robo dwarf hamsters eat erasers?
Yes, but only 176 a day or they'll explode.
Is the sun larger than a white dwarf?
YES. A typical white dwarf star is only a bit bigger than the Earth.
Who is the only dwarf that speaks in Snow White?
doc
Who is the only dwarf in Snow White with blue eyes?
Dopey
Why would a supergiant have a brighter absolute magintude than a white dwarf?
A supergiant is much larger than a white dwarf. A supergiant can be 10 to 70 times the size of our Sun, whereas a white dwarf is only about the size of the Earth.
Who was the only dwarf in 'Snow White' that wore glasses?
his name is DOC.
What is A white dwarf which has stopped radiating energy?
A white dwarf that has stopped radiating energy would essentially cool down and fade away into a black dwarf. This cooling process can take billions of years, during which the white dwarf becomes invisible to telescopes that detect radiation and can only be inferred by its gravitational influence.
What causes a white dwarf supernova?
A white dwarf supernova occurs when a white dwarf star in a binary system accretes material from a companion star, causing it to exceed the Chandrasekhar limit (1.4 solar masses). The core then undergoes a runaway nuclear fusion reaction, leading to a catastrophic explosion that destroys the white dwarf.
What is the next stage in the life of a lower-mass main-sequence star?
white dwarf. unless you count black dwarf of which none have been observed, only theorized.
Are any of the 20 nearest or 20 brightest stars white dwarf?
Yes, some of the 20 nearest stars are white dwarfs. For example, Sirius B, the companion star to Sirius A, is a white dwarf. Among the 20 brightest stars, Sirius B is the only white dwarf.
