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What is the primary reason why degenerate matter is able to exist in white dwarfs and neutron stars?
What is the primary reason why degenerate matter is able to exist in white dwarfs and neutron stars?
- Because of the presence of quark-gluon plasma
- Because the atoms in the gas are able to move rapidly and freely
- Due to the high pressure that forces the atoms to be closely packed together (correct)
- As a result of the low temperature of the stars
What is the primary component of electron-degenerate matter?
What is the primary component of electron-degenerate matter?
- Electrons (correct)
- Neutrons
- Gluons
- Protons
What is the role of gluons in a quark-gluon plasma?
What is the role of gluons in a quark-gluon plasma?
- To hold quarks together (correct)
- To form electrons
- To create neutrons
- To break apart quarks
What is the main characteristic of a quark-gluon plasma?
What is the main characteristic of a quark-gluon plasma?
Under what conditions can degenerate matter be formed?
Under what conditions can degenerate matter be formed?
What is the name of the laboratory where scientists first created a quark-gluon plasma by smashing gold atoms together?
What is the name of the laboratory where scientists first created a quark-gluon plasma by smashing gold atoms together?
What is the name of the organization where scientists first detected a quark-gluon plasma in 2000?
What is the name of the organization where scientists first detected a quark-gluon plasma in 2000?
What is the result of super-compressing a gas?
What is the result of super-compressing a gas?
What is the primary reason why atoms in degenerate matter are unable to move freely?
What is the primary reason why atoms in degenerate matter are unable to move freely?
What is the state of matter that first filled the universe following the Big Bang?
What is the state of matter that first filled the universe following the Big Bang?
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