Why Are Neutron Stars Expected to Spin Rapidly

question 137

Multiple Choice

Why are neutron stars expected to spin rapidly?

• A)They conserve angular momentum when they collapse.
• B)They have high orbital velocities.
• C)They have high densities.
• D)The energy from the supernova explosion that formed them makes them spin faster.

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