A white dwarf star is supported from collapse under gravity by
A) pressure of the gas heated by nuclear fusion reactions in its core.
B) centrifugal force due to rapid rotation.
C) degenerate-electron pressure in the compact interior.
D) pressure of the gas heated by nuclear fusion reactions in a shell around its core.
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