Neutron Stars Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Charged particles spiral down magnetic field lines emitting ____ from both poles.
A
Light
2
Q
What’s a star called when you see light emitted from one pole during charged rotation?
A
Pulsar
3
Q
A neutron star has to be greater than __ solar masses to become a black hole.
A
10 solar masses
4
Q
A black hole is a _____ (infinite density).
A
Singularity
5
Q
The point at which the escape velocity is the speed of light is called what?
A
Event horizon
6
Q
No information can travel which way across the event horizon?
A
Outward
7
Q
What happens to time around the event horizon?
A
Time slows down and you appear to be stuck
8
Q
The Neutron Core is characterized by what three things?
A
Small size
Rapid rotation
Huge magnetic fields
