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I have heard that in neutron stars, the atoms do not repel nor do they attract. In a sense, could this mean that these atoms nucleuses could touch each other, or could the atoms touch in general?
Hello Jake,Jake52902 said:I have heard that in neutron stars, the atoms do not repel nor do they attract. In a sense, could this mean that these atoms nucleuses could touch each other, or could the atoms touch in general?
Jake52902 said:could the atoms touch in general
No, neutron stars do not have a solid surface. They are incredibly dense and have a high gravitational force, causing their composition to be in a state of extreme pressure and density.
The atoms in a neutron star are incredibly close, with their nuclei almost touching. The distance between atoms ranges from 10^-12 to 10^-13 centimeters, which is much smaller than the size of a typical atom.
Yes, when two neutron stars merge, their atoms can come into contact with each other. This process is known as a neutron star collision and can result in the formation of a black hole.
When two atoms in a neutron star touch, their nuclei can fuse together, resulting in the release of a tremendous amount of energy. This process is known as nuclear fusion and is responsible for powering the extreme brightness of neutron stars.
No, it is not possible for an object to pass through a neutron star's atoms. Due to the extreme gravitational force, any object that comes into contact with a neutron star will be pulled in and crushed by its immense density.