A Neutron Star Is Detected from Earth as a Pulsar

question 119

Multiple Choice

A neutron star is detected from Earth as a pulsar by its regular radio pulses only if Earth lies

• A) in the neutron star's "equator," the plane perpendicular to its spin axis.
• B) within the path of the narrow beam of radiation being generated by the neutron star along its magnetic axis as the star rotates rapidly.
• C) in the plane of the neutron star's magnetic equator, halfway between its magnetic poles.
• D) directly above the rotation axis of the rotating neutron star.

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Definitions:

Corresponding Latitudes

Locations across the globe that share the same distance north or south of the Equator.

Tundra

A cold, treeless biome found in the Arctic and atop mountains, where the climate is characterized by very low temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost.

Permafrost

Permanently frozen subsoil characteristic of frigid areas such as the tundra.

Growing Season

The growing season is the period of the year when weather conditions are favorable for plant growth, typically characterized by sufficient warmth and moisture.