An X-Ray Burst Source Is an Explosion on the Surface

question 34

Multiple Choice

An X-ray burst source is an explosion on the surface of a neutron star.Temperatures in the explosion are about 100 million K.In what part of the electromagnetic spectrum would you expect the emission to be brightest?

• A)Radio waves
• B)Visible light
• C)Ultraviolet light
• D)X-rays

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