A Neutron Star Contains a Mass of Up to 3M $\odot$

question 56

Multiple Choice

A neutron star contains a mass of up to 3M _$\odot$ in a sphere with a diameter approximately the size of:

• A) an atomic nucleus
• B) an apple
• C) a school bus
• D) a city
• E) the Earth

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

The surplus remaining after total costs (including both explicit and implicit costs) are subtracted from total revenues, reflecting the opportunity costs of all resources.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms selling differentiated products with few barriers to entry.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums, faced by a business.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or objective focused on making the highest possible profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.