Many Possible Explanations Were Offered When Pulsars Were First Discovered

question 66

Multiple Choice

Many possible explanations were offered when pulsars were first discovered.Which explanation proved to be CORRECT?

• A) alien civilizations
• B) expansion and contraction
• C) small rotating objects
• D) large rotating objects

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