Why Is the Name Pulsar a Poor Description of the Object

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Multiple Choice

Why is the name pulsar a poor description of the object?

• A)Pulsars are neutron stars.
• B)Pulsars' radio emissions are irregular.
• C)Pulsars vibrate rather than pulsate.
• D)Pulsars flash rather than pulsate.

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