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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