A neutron star has a constant density of 6 multiplied by 1017 kg/m3 and a mass f

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A neutron star has a constant density of 6 multiplied by 1017 kg/m3 and a mass four times that of our Sun. Compare its rotational inertia with that of Earth (assume constant density). In both cases the reference axis is an axis through the center of the sphere; Table 9-1 gives the rotational inertia for such an axis to be 2/5MR2. Rotational inertia of this neutron star Rotational inertia of earth

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