Supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes (AQA A-Level Physics): Flashcards

$2 \times 10^{30}$ kg

$< 1.4$ solar masses

$\sim 10^{44}$ J

$1.4$ to $3$ solar masses

$\sim 10^{17}$ kg/m³

$> 3$ solar masses

$R_s = \frac{2GM}{c^2}$

$\sim -19.3$

Standard candles for measuring cosmic distances

Rapidly spinning neutron stars emitting radiation beams