In the Study of Neutron Stars, What Is a "Glitch

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Multiple Choice

In the study of neutron stars, what is a "glitch"?

• A) sudden change in the rotation rate of the neutron star
• B) change in the pulse period of a neutron star due to the gravitational effect of an orbiting planet
• C) sudden pulse of light from the neutron star
• D) collision between two neutron stars

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Definitions:

Piaget

Jean Piaget was a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world.

Formal Operations

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals are able to think abstractly and reason logically.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children gain the ability to think logically about physical objects and events.

Sensorimotor

Pertaining to the development phase where an infant's understanding of the world is based on sensory experiences and the motor actions they perform.