The more massive a white dwarf, the ________.
A) smaller its radius
B) higher its temperature
C) larger its radius
D) higher its luminosity

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The more massive a white dwarf, the stronger its gravitational force, which causes the electrons to become more tightly packed together. This results in a smaller radius, as the electrons are forced to occupy a smaller space, and thus cannot spread out as much.

The More Massive a White Dwarf, the ________