Imagine comparing a 1.2 solar mass white dwarf to a 1.0 solar mass white dwarf. Which of the following must be true?

A) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a higher surface temperature.
B) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a smaller radius.
C) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a larger radius.
D) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf is supported by neutron degeneracy pressure; the 1 solar mass white dwarf is supported by electron degeneracy pressure.
E) The 1.2 solar mass white dwarf has a lower surface temperature.


B

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