In the Study of Neutron Stars,what Is a Glitch

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Multiple Choice

In the study of neutron stars,what is a glitch?

• A) a sudden change in the rotation rate of the neutron star
• B) a change in the pulse period of a neutron star due to the gravitational effect of an orbiting planet
• C) a sudden pulse of light from the neutron star
• D) a collision between two neutron stars

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