Determine the density of such a star

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Neutron stars consist only of neutrons and have unbelievably high densities. A typical mass and radius for a neutron star might be 7.3 x 1028kg and 1.7 x 103 m.

(a) Find the density of such a star.

(b) If a dime (V = 2.0 x 10-7 m3) were made from this material, how much would it weight (in pounds)?

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