In the Lighthouse Model

question 96

Multiple Choice

In the Lighthouse Model,

• A) the period of pulsation must speed up as the neutron star continues collapsing.
• B) the star literally turns on and off like a lighthouse beacon.
• C) the period of pulsation slows down due to the drag of the remnant on its field.
• D) all pulsars must have their poles pointed directly toward us.
• E) if the beam sweeps across us, we will detect a pulse of radiation.

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