How does a white dwarf generate its energy?
A) It no longer generates energy but is slowly cooling as it radiates away its heat.
B) Nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium is producing energy in its core.
C) Nuclear fission of heavy elements in the central core is releasing energy.
D) Gravitational potential energy is released as the star slowly contracts.
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