Which Statement About Pulsars Is Not Thought to Be True

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement about pulsars is not thought to be true?

• A) Pulsars can form only in close binary systems.
• B) All pulsars are neutron stars, but not all neutron stars are pulsars.
• C) A pulsar must have a very strong magnetic field and rotate quite rapidly.
• D) Pulsars are kept from collapsing by neutron degeneracy pressure.

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