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Which decay outcome dominates when a neutron star cools?

A)Accelerated beta decay neutronization occurs
B)Increased alpha decay reduces mass
C)Gamma decay halts surface processes
D)Spontaneous fission causes stellar flares

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Neutron stars experience enhanced beta decay because they have extremely high pressures that force electrons and protons to combine into neutrons. Therefore, the core's density increases drastically, rather than undergoing alpha or fission decay, which require different conditions.

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