What result might you expect in a binary system containing a white dwarf with a mass of about 1.4 M?

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A white dwarf with a mass of about 1.4 M (known as the Chandrasekhar limit) is unstable and can undergo a Type Ia supernova. In this process, the white dwarf accretes matter from its companion star until it reaches a critical mass and ignites a runaway fusion reaction that destroys the star entirely.

What Result Might You Expect in a Binary System Containing