The Acceleration from Gravity on the Surface of a Neutron $\odot$

question 84

Multiple Choice

The acceleration from gravity on the surface of a neutron star can be how large compared to the value on the surface of the Earth? For reference, the typical mass of a neutron star is 2 M _$\odot$ and its radius is approximately 10 km.

• A) equal in size
• B) 10 times as large
• C) 10⁴ times as large
• D) 10⁷ times as large
• E) 10¹¹ times as large

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