What Happens When Electrons Become Degenerate

question 34

Multiple Choice

What happens when electrons become degenerate?

• A)Their pressure becomes independent of temperature
• B)They are converted to neutrons
• C)They become extremely hot
• D)They form a crystalline lattice

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