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The density of white dwarfs of masses
Answer to Problem 3P
The density of white dwarfs of masses
Explanation of Solution
Necessary data is obtained from problem 1.
Write the empirical relation between mass and radius of star.
Here,
Write the relation between mass and density.
Here,
Write the equation to find
Here,
Rewrite the equation for
Rewrite the above equation by substituting
Here,
Rewrite equation (I) by substituting
Conclusion:
Case 1: Radius corresponds to
Substitute
Rewrite the expression for
Substitute
Case 2: Radius corresponds to
Substitute
Rewrite the expression for
Substitute
Therefore, the density of white dwarfs of masses
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