What Makes the Crab Pulsar Somewhat Unusual Among Pulsars in General

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Multiple Choice

What makes the Crab pulsar somewhat unusual among pulsars in general?

• A)It is the most intense source of X-rays in the sky.
• B)It is the fastest pulsar known.
• C)It is the oldest pulsar observed.
• D)Its period is not regular like other pulsars.
• E)It is rather bright at visible wavelengths.

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Definitions:

Perimysium

The connective tissue sheath that groups muscle fibers into bundles or fascicles within a muscle.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that flexes the knee and aids in the plantar flexion of the foot.

Biceps Brachii

A muscle of the upper arm that functions to flex the elbow and rotate the forearm, comprised of two heads.

External Oblique

A muscle located in the abdomen that helps in rotating the trunk and flexing the spine.