Neutron Stars

A neutron star has a super high

• density

• output of light

• input of neutrons

• output of x-rays

This type of Supernova has very little remnants.

• Type I

• Type II

• Type A

• Type B

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which two things typically result from a Supernova II?

• Black Hole and Nova

• Black Hole and Neutron Star

• Neutron Star and Supernova II

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

This image is known as a

• Black Hole

• Planetary Supernova

• Supernova II

• Neutron Star

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

A neutron star results when the Supernova II has a core remnant that is

• Greater than 3 solar masses

• Less than 5 solar masses

• Less than 3 solar masses

• Greater than 5 solar masses

Which of the following is a distinguishing property of a neutron star?

• Spinning Rapidly

• Strong Magnetic Field

• Density beyond belief

• All of the above

What conditions must exist for a black hole to form?

• When the core remnants of a Supernova I are greater than 3 solar masses.

• When core remnants of a Supernova II are less than 3 solar masses.

• When core remnants of a Supernova II are greater than 3 solar masses.

• When the core remnants of any type of Supernova are greater than 1 solar mass.

What do we call a Neutron star that appears to look very much like a lighthouse form our perspective on Earth?

• Quasar

• Wayczar

• Pulsar

• Nonesar

Can neutron stars become black holes?

• YES

• NO NEVER!

A supernova occurs when a _____ star runs out of fuel (or overloads) and explodes.

• sun-like

• single

• massive

• double

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3