Multiple Choice
What is the ultimate fate of an isolated white dwarf?
A) It will cool down and become a cold black dwarf.
B) As gravity overwhelms the electron degeneracy pressure,it will explode as a nova.
C) As gravity overwhelms the electron degeneracy pressure,it will explode as a supernova.
D) As gravity overwhelms the electron degeneracy pressure,it will become a neutron star.
E) The electron degeneracy pressure will eventually overwhelm gravity and the white dwarf will slowly evaporate.
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