If a white dwarf gains enough mass from a nearby star to exceed ...

[kaid0807]

If a white dwarf gains enough mass from a nearby star to exceed its Chandrasekhar limit it will become a nova.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What is an X-ray burster? What causes the X-ray bursts?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[dlook33]

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

It is a neutron star in a close binary system; hydrogen-rich material from the companion builds up on the surface and, eventually, helium fusion ignites in the layer beneath; this causes the X-ray burst.

[kaid0807]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[tandmlomax84]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review