A neutron star is a compact star that forms from the gravitational collapse of a very massive star. During the collapse, what is the behavior of the moment of inertia of the neutron star and that of the angular velocity of the star? Check all that apply.

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A neutron star is a compact star that forms from the gravitational collapse of a very massive star. During the collapse, what is the behavior of the moment of inertia of the neutron star and that of the
angular velocity of the star?
Check all that apply.
O The moment of inertia decreases.
O The moment of inertia increases.
O The moment of inertia remains the same.
O The angular velocity decreases.
O The angular velocity increases.
O The angular velocity remains the same.
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Transcribed Image Text:7 of 13 Part A A neutron star is a compact star that forms from the gravitational collapse of a very massive star. During the collapse, what is the behavior of the moment of inertia of the neutron star and that of the angular velocity of the star? Check all that apply. O The moment of inertia decreases. O The moment of inertia increases. O The moment of inertia remains the same. O The angular velocity decreases. O The angular velocity increases. O The angular velocity remains the same. Submit Request Answer 4 AacBook Air D00 D00 F4
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