A Neutron Star Must Have a Mass Greater Than 2

question 55

True/False

A neutron star must have a mass greater than 2.4 solar masses.

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Definitions:

Meninges

The three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater) that envelop the brain and spinal cord, providing protection.

Epidural space

The area between the dura mater and the vertebral wall, containing fat and small blood vessels, often involved in epidural anesthesia.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Nerve impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the nerve fibers, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.