A Rapidly Rotating Compact Star That Emits a Beam of Energy

question 69

Short Answer

A rapidly rotating compact star that emits a beam of energy like a cosmic lighthouse is usuallyfound by observation at ________ wavelengths.

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Definitions:

1930s

A decade characterized by the Great Depression, major economic downturns, and significant advancements in technology and culture.

Non-servo

Relates to a system or mechanism that does not use servos or automatic feedback for control, often relying on manual operation.

Leading-Trailing Brakes

A nonservo type of drum brake in which the shoe anchor is at the bottom of the backing plate; when the brakes are applied, no additional force from the leading shoe can be applied to the trailing shoe.

Anchor

In a drum brake, a fixture used to minimize twisting forces on the brake shoes as the brakes are applied.