Which statement best describes a neutron star's formation as a supernova explodes and the core begins to collapse inward?
A) neutrinos and antineutrinos combine into neutrons
B) electrons and protons combine into neutrons and neutrinos
C) Electrons and protons combine into neutrons and neutrinos
D) electrons and positrons combine into neutrons and neutrinos
E) protons and antiprotons combine into neutrons and neutrinos
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Q6: The laws of physics demand that a
Q7: Neutron stars must _.
A) rotate very rapidly
B)
Q8: A pulsar emits bursts of radio photons.
Q9: Most neutron stars are the remnants of
Q10: The event horizon is located at the
Q12: X-ray bursters are caused by black holes.
Q13: A compact object with a mass of
Q14: Neutron stars are supported by _.
A) neutron
Q15: A neutron star is created when a(n)
Q16: The oldest pulsars are billions of years
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