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The density of a neutron star is closest to:

a) 10 kg/teaspoon
b) 1 aton/cubic centimeter
c) 5 tons/teaspoon
d) 1 billion tons/teaspoon

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Final answer:

The density of a neutron star is closest to 1 billion tonnes/teaspoon.

Step-by-step explanation:

The density of a neutron star is 3.4 × 1018 kg/m³. The density of a hydrogen nucleus is 6.0 × 1017 kg/m³. Therefore, the neutron star is 5.7 times denser than the hydrogen nucleus. To compare this density to the given options, we can convert it to different units.

Option a) 10 kg/teaspoon is equivalent to 1.0 × 109 kg/m³.

Option b) 1 tonne/cubic centimeter is equivalent to 1.0 × 1012 kg/m³.

Option c) 5 tonnes/teaspoon is equivalent to 2.5 × 1013 kg/m³.

Option d) 1 billion tonnes/teaspoon is equivalent to 1.0 × 1017 kg/m³.

Comparing the densities, we find that the density of a neutron star (3.4 × 1018 kg/m³) is closest to Option d) 1 billion tonnes/teaspoon.

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