The following items describe observational characteristics that could indicate that an object is either a white dwarf or a neutron star. Match each characteristic to the correct object. quizlet code example
Example: "Listed following are distinguishing characteristics of different end states of stars. Match these to the appropriate consequence of stellar death."
White Dwarf:
•supported by electron degeneracy pressure
•typically about the size (diameter) of Earth
•has a mass no greater than 1.4 MSun
•in a binary system, it can explode as a supernova
Neutron Star:
•sometimes appears as a pulsar
•usually has a very strong magnetic field
Black Hole:
•size defined by its Schwarzschild radius
•viewed from afar, time stops at its event horizon