Nuclear matter, particularly in the context of neutron stars, exhibits characteristics that suggest it possesses shear strength, contrary to the behavior of an ideal gas or fermi gas. The discussion highlights that nuclear matter, defined as matter devoid of free electrons, is influenced by repulsive nuclear forces and gravity. While traditional models may liken it to a fermi gas, the extreme conditions in neutron stars indicate a significant shear strength, warranting further exploration of current nuclear matter theories.
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