Why Are Pulsars Periodic

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why are pulsars periodic?

• A) Their magnetic fields oscillate.
• B) They have hot spots on their surfaces.
• C) They are periodically blocked by binary companions.
• D) Their radiation sweeps across Earth periodically.

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