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Does the pressure within a neutron star compress the neutrons to a smaller size?
The numbers at this link do go up to about 20km. Why do you say no more than 11.5kM?GoMario said:It measures no less than 11km and no more than 11.5km in diameter,
The size of a neutron in a neutron star can vary, but on average it is about 10^-15 meters in diameter. This is incredibly small, about 100,000 times smaller than the size of an atom.
The size of neutrons in a neutron star is significantly smaller than the size of neutrons in an atom. In an atom, neutrons are typically about 10^-10 meters in diameter, making them about 100,000 times larger than those in a neutron star.
Yes, the size of neutrons in a neutron star can change. As the star ages, the density and pressure within it can increase, causing the neutrons to become even smaller.
The extreme density and pressure within a neutron star causes the neutrons to be compressed to incredibly small sizes. This is due to the strong gravitational force of the star, which can overcome the repulsive force between neutrons and compress them together.
Scientists use a variety of methods, including theoretical calculations and observations of pulsars, to estimate the size of neutrons in a neutron star. However, due to the extreme conditions within a neutron star, these measurements may not be exact.