This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: How do we know that pulsars are neutron stars? A) We have observed massive-star supernovae ... (Read 79 times)

mrsjacobs44

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
How do we know that pulsars are neutron stars?
 
  A) We have observed massive-star supernovae produce pulsars.
  B) Pulsars and neutron stars look exactly the same.
  C) No massive object, other than a neutron star, could spin as fast as we observe pulsars spin.
  D) Pulsars have the same upper mass limit as neutron stars do.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

Masses of the planets are easiest to determine if:
 
  A) they are terrestrial and the extra size of the planet's disk can be measured.
  B) they are jovian and their oblateness can be found.
  C) they have natural satellites whose motions can be precisely measured.
  D) they are dense and easily deflect the path of passing spacecraft.
  E) they move rapidly and their periods are easily measured.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

irishcancer18

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C




mrsjacobs44

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
:D TYSM


okolip

  • Member
  • Posts: 362
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.

Did you know?

All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library