a binary system of neutron stars, each with mass 2x Msun, what is the maximum period the system could have so that it will coalesce in 14 billion years?
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First, we need to calculate the total mass of the binary system. Since each neutron star has a mass of 2x Msun, the total mass of the system is 4x Msun. Show more…
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