Degenerate matter has two peculiar properties that can affect a star. One is that the degenerate gas resists compression, and the other is that the degenerate gas ____.
A) is not density dependent
B) does depend on temperature
C) does not depend on temperature
D) is not pressure dependent.
E) does depend on the type of nuclei present

Question

Degenerate matter has two peculiar properties that can affect a star.  One is that the degenerate gas resists compression, and the other is that the degenerate gas ____.
A) is not density dependent
B) does depend on temperature
C) does not depend on temperature
D) is not pressure dependent.
E) does depend on the type of nuclei present

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Degenerate matter does not depend on temperature because the pressure is primarily determined by the quantum mechanical effects rather than thermal motion.

Degenerate Matter Has Two Peculiar Properties That Can Affect a Star