How Do We Know That Pulsars Are Neutron Stars

question 15

Multiple Choice

How do we know that pulsars are neutron stars?

• A)We have observed massive-star supernovae produce pulsars.
• B)Pulsars and neutron stars look exactly the same.
• C)No massive object,other than a neutron star,could spin as fast as we observe pulsars spin.
• D)Pulsars have the same upper mass limit as neutron stars do.
• E)none of the above

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