How much smaller (in radius) than the Sun is a white dwarf star whose temperature is the same as that of the Sun? (See Figure 17-15b.(in the text))

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White dwarf stars are significantly smaller in radius than the Sun, typically about 100 times smaller, even if their temperature is the same. This is due to their high density and the state of matter they are composed of, which allows them to be much more compact.

How Much Smaller (In Radius) Than the Sun Is a White