What Are the Glitches Occasionally Observed by Astronomers Studying Pulsars

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Multiple Choice

What are the glitches occasionally observed by astronomers studying pulsars?

• A) secondary pulses of radiation occasionally interspersed with the primary pulses
• B) clumps of denser material in the jets of particles emitted along the magnetic poles
• C) sudden flares caused by matter falling onto the surface of a neutron star
• D) sudden changes in a pulsar's rotation rate

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