Neutron Star

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A dense core composed mainly of neutrons, left behind after a supernova explosion

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fit all your clothes into an overstuffed suitcase after a long vacation. Just like how you compress every piece of clothing tightly together to make it fit, a neutron star is the incredibly dense core that remains after a massive star explodes in a supernova, squeezing neutrons closely together. In both cases, you have a situation where a large volume is condensed into a much smaller space; your suitcase is the neutron star, and the densely packed clothes are akin to the neutrons, both representing how much can be crammed into a limited space.

Practice Version

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