In the Lighthouse Model

question 30

Multiple Choice

In the Lighthouse Model:

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

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The additional output that can be produced by adding one more unit of a specific input, whilst holding other inputs constant.

Total Product

The total output of goods or services produced by a firm during a given period of time.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle stating that as more of a production input is added, holding all others constant, the resulting additional output will eventually decrease.

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, often used to measure variability.