To tell the difference between a neutron star and a black hole in an X-ray binary, we must find the temperature of the object.

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The primary method to differentiate between a neutron star and a black hole in an X-ray binary is by observing their mass and the presence or absence of pulsations or bursts, not directly by measuring temperature. Neutron stars can have observable surface phenomena like X-ray pulsations or bursts due to their solid surface, while black holes, having no surface, do not exhibit these features.

To Tell the Difference Between a Neutron Star and a Black