Consider a close binary system composed of a white dwarf, a giant star, and an accretion disk. Which of the following are true of this binary system, and which are false? True False

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Consider a close binary system composed of a white dwarf, a giant star, and an accretion disk. Which of the
following are true of this binary system, and which are false?
True
False
The white dwarf could explode An accretion disk deposits hydrogen
onto the surface of the giant star.
as a planetary nebula.
The white dwarf can brighten as a nova The mass of the white dwarf
due to a runaway fusion reaction.
increases over time.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a close binary system composed of a white dwarf, a giant star, and an accretion disk. Which of the following are true of this binary system, and which are false? True False The white dwarf could explode An accretion disk deposits hydrogen onto the surface of the giant star. as a planetary nebula. The white dwarf can brighten as a nova The mass of the white dwarf due to a runaway fusion reaction. increases over time.
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