Since neutron stars consist totally of neutrons, they are extremely massive and have a density that is hard to imagine. A typical radius and mass for a neutron star are 2.00 x 103 m and 4.00 x 1048 kg respectively. (a) Determine the density of a neutron star. kg/m3 (b) Determine the weight (in pounds) of a penny (V = 360 mm) if it were made from this material. (Assume 1 lb = 4.448 N.) Ib

Since neutron stars consist totally of neutrons, they are extremely massive and have a density that is hard to imagine. A typical radius and mass for a neutron star are 2.00 x 103 m and 4.00 x 1048 kg respectively. (a) Determine the density of a neutron star. kg/m3 (b) Determine the weight (in pounds) of a penny (V = 360 mm) if it were made from this material. (Assume 1 lb = 4.448 N.) Ib

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