Chapter 33, Problem 16RQ

To determine

The relationship between a supernovae and a neutron star.

Answer to Problem 16RQ

Neutron star is the residue of supernova.

Explanation of Solution

During the supernova explosion of a star, most of its mass blows into space, forming a nebula and neutron star is of the radius $1.4$ to $14$ times the solar masses but squeezed into the volume of $20\text{ km}$ diameter, which makes it highly dense.

Neutron stars were created when supernovas of giant stars take place, and their cores collapse. When the electrons and protons melt into each other, neutrons are formed. Neutron stars are city-size stellar objects with a mass of about $1.4$ times the solar mass.

Conclusion:

Therefore, neutron star is the residue of supernova.