Pulsars

question 92

Multiple Choice

Pulsars:

• A) spin very rapidly when they're young.
• B) are the cause of gamma-ray bursts.
• C) spin very slowly when they're young, and gradually spin faster as they age.
• D) generally form from 25 solar mass stars.
• E) emit radio in all directions.

---

Definitions:

Asset Revaluations

The process of adjusting the book value of a company's assets to reflect their current market values.

Stated Value

A value assigned to no-par value stock by the company's board of directors, used as a basis for accounting and financial reporting.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, with claims on its earnings and assets being secondary to those of bondholders and preferred shareholders.

Shares

Units of equity ownership in a corporation, representing a portion of the company's capital stock.