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What is the typical radius of a neutron star?.
- A.About 10 kilometers.
- B.About 100 kilometers.
- C.About 1,000 kilometers.
- D.About 1 kilometer.
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- About 10 kilometers.
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Neutron stars typically have a radius of about 10 kilometers, making them incredibly compact compared to other stellar remnants.
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