
Concept explainers
(a)
To Find: Mass number of the neutron star.
(a)

Answer to Problem 60GP
Mass number of the neutron star is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Diameter of the neutron star,
Formula used:
Radius of a nucleus is given by:
Here,
Calculation:
Radius of the neutron star is given by:
According to the statement, neutron star consists of neutrons at approximately nuclear density. So, the mass number can be calculated as follows:
So, the mass number of the neutron star is
Conclusion:
Mass number of the neutron star is
(b)
To Find: Mass of the neutron star.
(b)

Answer to Problem 60GP
The mass of the neutron star is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Diameter of the neutron star,
Formula used:
Mass can be given as:
Here,
Calculation:
Mass of the neutron star is given by:
Conclusion:
Hence, the mass of the neutron star is
(c)
To Find: The acceleration of gravity at the surface of neutron star.
(c)

Answer to Problem 60GP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Diameter of the neutron star,
Formula used:
Acceleration due to gravity is related to universal gravitational constant as follows:
Here,
Calculation:
Acceleration of gravity at the surface of the neutron star can be calculated as follows:
Conclusion:
The acceleration of gravity is
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