A capture by a target nucleus of uranium-235 is most apt to occur for which type of "bullet" particle?

a. low velocity alpha particle
b. low velocity proton
c. high velocity neutron
d. low velocity neutron


d

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If the Sun and stars are supported by gas pressure, what supports a neutron star?

What will be an ideal response?

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