Question

A neutron star has a density equal to that of nuclear matter (2.8x 10¹⁷ kg m⁻³). Assume the star to be spherical, find the radius of the neutron star whose mass is 4.0 x 10¹⁰ kg (twice the mass of the sun).

Options :

  1. 5 km

  2. 20 km

  3. 15 km

  4. 25 km

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Answer :

15 km

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