In Binary Neutron Star Systems, the Orbits Are Expected to Slowly

question 113

Multiple Choice

In binary neutron star systems, the orbits are expected to slowly decay, eventually resultingin a merger of the neutron stars. Where does the orbital energy go?

• A)It is lost to friction.
• B)It is emitted as gamma rays.
• C)It is emitted as neutrinos.
• D)It is emitted as gravitational waves.
• E)It is converted to mass.

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