Suppose That a Neutron Star of 2

question 215

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a neutron star of 2.9 solar masses is part of a binary star system in which the other star is a normal giant star.What would happen if one solar mass of material were transferred onto the neutron star from its companion?

• A) The neutron star would explode as a supernova.
• B) The neutron degeneracy pressure inside the neutron star would increase to balance the increased gravitational force in the neutron star.
• C) The increased gravitational force would transform the neutrons into quarks, and the neutron star would reestablish equilibrium as a quark star of smaller diameter.
• D) The neutron star would collapse and become a black hole.

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