Chapter 18: Problem 49
Be sure to show all calculations clearly and state your final answers in complete sentences. White Dwarf Density. A typical white dwarf has a mass of about \(1.0 M_{\text {Sun }}\) and the radius of Earth (about 6400 kilometers). Calculate the average density of a white dwarf, in kilograms per cubic centimeter. How does this compare to the mass of familiar objects?
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