What Prevents a Neutron Star from Collapsing and Becoming a Black

question 22

Multiple Choice

What prevents a neutron star from collapsing and becoming a black hole?

• A) Gravity in the neutron star is balanced by an outward force due to neutron degeneracy.
• B) Neutron stars are held up by centrifugal force due to their rapid rotation.
• C) Neutron stars are solid,and like other solid spheres,are held up by the repulsive force between atoms in the solid.
• D) Gravity in the neutron star is balanced by an outward force due to gas pressure,as in the Sun.

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