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jho37

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What does it take to allow us to observe a neutron star as a pulsar?
 
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The process where some fraction of the quasar's enormous energy output is absorbed by the surrounding galactic gas is called ________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

The neutron star must be still spinning rapidly enough to generate a strong magnetic field and emit radiation in two narrow beams. If its rotation sweeps one of both of these beams past Earth we can detect it.

Answer to Question 2

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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