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The density of Neutron stars of masses
Answer to Problem 4P
The density of Neutron stars of masses
Explanation of Solution
Necessary data is obtained from problem 2. It is found that from problem 2, radius of Neutron star having mass
Write the relation between mass and density.
Here,
Write the equation to find
Here,
Rewrite the equation for
Rewrite the above equation by substituting
Here,
Rewrite equation (I) by substituting
Conclusion:
Case 1: Neutron star of mass
Substitute
Case 2: Neutron star of mass
Substitute
Therefore, the density of Neutron stars of masses
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