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How Fast Can a Star Spin Before It Breaks Apart?

By The Science CubeFrom boclips.com
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A neutron star spinning at 1 revolution per second is on the edge of tearing itself apart. This lesson breaks down the physics of rotational stability, showing how gravity and circular motion determine the star's minimum mass.

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Explainer
Physical Sciences
Physics
Astronomy
Higher education
Advanced Secondary

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