The surface of the neutron star RXJ2015 has a temperature of 10 million K. This neutron star glows most strongly in
A)infrared light.
B)X- ray light.
C)emission lines.
D)radio light.
E)visible light.

Question

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The high temperature of 10 million K indicates that the neutron star is emitting thermal radiation in the form of X-ray light, which is the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation.

The Surface of the Neutron Star RXJ2015 Has a Temperature