Estimate the period of the neutron star

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A star of radius 1 × 10^6 km rotates about its axis with a period of 48 days. The star undergoes a supernova explosion, whereby its core collapses into a neutron star of radius 12 km. Estimate the period of the neutron star (assume the mass remains constant).

Answer in units of s

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