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Which state of matter maintains a fixed volume and shape, with component particles close together and fixed into place?
Which state of matter maintains a fixed volume and shape, with component particles close together and fixed into place?
Under what extreme conditions does neutron-degenerate matter exist?
Under what extreme conditions does neutron-degenerate matter exist?
Which state of matter has a variable shape that adapts to fit its container while maintaining a fixed volume?
Which state of matter has a variable shape that adapts to fit its container while maintaining a fixed volume?
What is an example of a state of matter that only exists under extreme conditions?
What is an example of a state of matter that only exists under extreme conditions?
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At extremely high energy, which state of matter exists?
At extremely high energy, which state of matter exists?
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What is degenerate matter?
What is degenerate matter?
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How is degenerate matter usually modelled?
How is degenerate matter usually modelled?
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What prevents identical fermions from occupying the same quantum state in degenerate matter?
What prevents identical fermions from occupying the same quantum state in degenerate matter?
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What is the state referred to as when all the lowest energy quantum states are filled?
What is the state referred to as when all the lowest energy quantum states are filled?
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At what temperature does the degeneracy pressure of degenerate matter remain non-zero?
At what temperature does the degeneracy pressure of degenerate matter remain non-zero?
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