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roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

What would happen if a small piece (say the size of a paper clip) of neutron star material struck Earth?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The proton-proton chain converts four hydrogen nuclei into one helium nucleus.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

lorealeza · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The extremely dense material could not be supported by the ordinary material on Earth and it would plunge to the center of Earth under the action of gravity. Its momentum would carry it past the center, back to the other side and it would continue to oscillate back and forth through Earth creating a small hole each time (that would rapidly fill with molten rock) until friction finally brought it to rest at the center of Earth.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE