Why do we not expect to find a 5-solar-mass neutron star? What ...

[Medesa]

Why do we not expect to find a 5-solar-mass neutron star?
 
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Question 2

Ross 128 is 1.1 times further than Ross 154 . As such, the parallax angle of Ross 128 is 0.9 times larger than Ross 154.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

The most widely accepted calculations suggest that a neutron star cannot be more massive than about 3 solar masses. If a neutron star were more massive than that, the degenerate neutrons would not be able to support the weight, and the object would collapse, presumably becoming a black hole.

Answer to Question 2

False
RATIONALE: Find ratios of d's and p's in stellar parallax equation.

[Medesa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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