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    Aug 24, 2013, 11:22 PM
    Are neutrons compressible?
    Since neutrons are quarks, are they compressible
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    Aug 25, 2013, 02:59 AM
    Can you explain your reasoning ('since neutrons are quarks') with a few more words?
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    Aug 25, 2013, 08:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by joypulv View Post
    Can you explain your reasoning ('since neutrons are quarks') with a few more words?
    Three quarks make-up protons and neutrons. If singularitues are physically possible then neutrons must be compressed (collapse of neutron stars)./
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