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kaid0807

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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

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What is an X-ray burster? What causes the X-ray bursts?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
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.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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